Supervising Social Worker - Black Infant Health Program

Supervising Social Worker - Black Infant Health Program

Salary

$70,096.00 - $96,408.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19579DPH-01

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

07/25/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Supervising Social Worker who will oversee social workers engaged in providing a broad range of social services to individuals to enhance their capacity for social functioning. The Black Infant Health (BIH) Supervising Social worker shall reflect the community being served to support a BIH program that is relevant to the cultural heritage of Black Birthing People, and the community. Within a culturally affirming environment and honoring the unique history of the Black birthing population, the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program uses a group-based approach with complementary client-centered case management to help women develop life skills, learn strategies for reducing stress and build social support. BIH participants participate in weekly group sessions, supported by one-to-one case management designed to help access their own strengths and set health-promoting goals for themselves and their babies. The incumbent in this position will work under the direction of a Public Health Program Coordinator in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual and population-based program services; leading community engagement functions; and supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Social Worker job description.

Black Infant Health

Within a culturally affirming environment and honoring the unique history of the Black birthing population, the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program uses a group-based approach with complementary client-centered case management to help women develop life skills, learn strategies for reducing stress and build social support. BIH participants participate in weekly group sessions, supported by one-to-one case management designed to help access their own strengths and set health-promoting goals for themselves and their babies.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing professional social work duties equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County.

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Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division, in behavioral science, psychology, social work, sociology, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.

Note: Social Worker II Trainee experience is not considered qualifying and must be clearly distinguished from journey-level Social Worker II experience in the work experience section of your application.

Required Documentation: A list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts must be submitted with the application unless the applicant possesses a Bachelors degree in one of the specified areas. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. BSW/MSW degrees or coursework must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Proof of the required completed coursework and/or degree(s) may be required at the time of the interview.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess socio-cultural experiences comparable to the population served, along with knowledge and respect of the values and beliefs of Black/African-American women and the Black/African-American community; fully embrace and support the BIH Governing Concepts of cultural competence, client-centered, strength-based, and cognitive skill building approaches; possess knowledge of women's health, including prenatal and post-partum mental health; be knowledgeable of the life course perspective, infant behavior and development, and local community and social service resources; demonstrate sound communication, counseling, group facilitation and interpersonal skills, along with critical thinking and problem solving skills; posses administrative skills such as report writing, appointment scheduling, case management, and computer use, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, while adhering the program productivity standards.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Degree: Please specify if you have completed a degree in a qualifying area or are within 90 days of completion.

• I am within 90 days of completing a qualifying Bachelors degree.
• I have completed a Bachelors degree in a qualifying area.
• I am within 90 days of completing a qualifying Masters degree.
• I have completed a Masters degree in a qualifying area.
• None of the above.

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Qualifying Bachelors Degree Title: Indicate your specific Bachelors or graduate degree title below. If your specific degree title is not listed or you are not within 90 days of degree completion, please be sure to include a list of completed coursework or attach a copy of transcripts.

• BSW: Social Work/Social Welfare program at a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Gerontology
• Behavioral Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Human Services/Social Services
• Cultural Studies
• Gender Studies
• Other closely related Bachelors or graduate degree program
• None of the above

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Coursework: If you have not completed a degree in a qualifying area (or are within 90 days of completion), A list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts must be submitted with the application.

• I possess a completed degree.
• A list of completed coursework or copies of transcripts are attached to my application.

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Social Work Experience: Check the appropriate box below to indicate how much Social Worker II or equivalent experience you have in a government Aging and Adult Services/In Home Support Services, Children and Family Services, Behavioral Health or Public Health Department. Please note that Social Worker II Trainee experience is not considered equivalent for this position.

• Less than 1 year of social work experience in a program serving the aged, adults with disabilities, children, pregnant women, infants or families.
• 1 year of social work experience in a private or non-profit agency serving the aged, adults with disabilities, children, pregnant women, infants or families.
• 2 years of social work experience in a private or non-profit agency serving the aged, adults with disabilities, children, pregnant women, infants or families.
• 1 year of experience as a Social Worker II in a government Aging and Adult Services/In Home Support Services ,Children and Family Services, Behavioral Health or Public Health Department.
• 2 years of experience as a Social Worker II in a government Aging and Adult Services/In Home Support Services, Children and Family Services, Behavioral Health or Public Health Department.

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Supervisory Experience: Check the appropriate box below to indicate prior experience as a Supervising Social Worker.

• Less than six months of experience as a Supervising Social Worker.
• At least six months of experience as a Supervising Social Worker.
• 1 year of experience as a Supervising Social Worker in a government Department of Aging and Adult Services.
• 1 year of experience as a Supervising Social Worker in a government Children and Family Services.
• 1 year of experience as a Supervising Social Worker in a government Public Health Department.
• 1 year of experience as a Supervising Social Worker in another department.
• None of the above.

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Collaboration/Teamwork: If you have experience participating on professional committees (both internal and external) or work groups on behalf of an agency, consumers, or the community, indicate how much experience and type of setting below. Experience may include a role as an agency representative/liaison coordinating services with other agencies.

• Less than 1 year of experience as above.
• 1 year of experience as above.
• 2 years of experience as above.
• 1 year of experience as above which included experience working in a leadership capacity such as a committee chair.
• 2 years of experience as above which included experience working in a leadership capacity such as a committee chair.
• 1 year of experience as above, serving in a leadership capacity such as a committee chair for a social work related function.
• 2 years of experience as above, serving in a leadership capacity such as a committee chair for a social work related function.

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Field-Based Position Availability: Some positions are field-based and require traveling/working outside of the office frequently. If you possess at least six (6) months of experience in a field based environment, indicate your availability below:

• I AM available and willing to work in a field-based position that requires traveling/working outside of the office frequently.
• I AM NOT available nor willing to work in a field-based position.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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