Option 1: Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science -AND- three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (or higher) within a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services, Child Protective Services, or child welfare services agency. Option 2: Masters Degree (or above) in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science -AND- two (2) years of experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (or higher) within a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services, Child Protective Services, or child welfare services agency.