Job Details

Salary : $96,075.02 - $116,779.79 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-344020-01
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Contact: Heather Shipley (707)###-####

At Solano County, our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

Solano County is currently recruiting for Social Worker III.
This recruitment will be used to fill positions in Health & Social Services and the Probation Department as vacancies occur.
THE POSITION
In the Child Welfare Services Division, Social Worker IIIs work under consultative supervision and independently perform casework duties involving legally mandated matters affecting children. Assignments are often characterized by specialized casework, time limitations and responsibility imposed by the legal system in a wide range of highly sensitive investigations and interventions required by life threatening circumstances.The ideal candidate has experience and/or specialized education/training in preparation for work in Child Welfare Services.
Per Civil Service Rule 7.01(B), candidates with specialized training in Child Welfare services will be certified to vacancies in Child Welfare prior to candidates without such specialized training.
Solano Child Welfare Services' Vision is to build a restorative agency that leads with empathy, listens with curiosity, responds to challenges with creativity and evolves into a trauma-responsive, healing environment where its staff thrive, feel competent and are provided the resources to support the restoration of families and protection of children.

In pursuit of their vision, the CWS Leadership team pledges to cultivate a workplace culture that is reflective of the following core values and behaviors: Ownership, Collaboration, Communication, Receptivity and Consistency.

In the Older & Disabled Adult Services Division, our Social Worker IIIs work in Adult Protective Services with vulnerable seniors and dependent adults who may be victims of abuse. Social Workers investigate the allegations of abuse, determine the validity of the allegation and create service plans to promote safety of the victim and mitigate further abuse. Our Social Workers locate resources for the client to improve their quality of life. Sometimes the abuse involves working with law enforcement and other agencies. Social Worker IIIs may be used in other programs as openings occur, but this is less common.
In Employment & Eligibility Services, Social Worker IIIs are responsible for case managing clients who are homeless. They assist clients in securing stable housing by assessing their needs, identifying available resources, and providing guidance throughout the process. They help individuals and families navigate complex housing systems and ensure access to supportive services as well as employment resources. In addition, they work with landlords and community partners to leverage housing resources. Additionally, they monitor clients' progress and offer ongoing support to maintain housing ultimately leading to self-sufficiency.
Click here to learn more about the Department of Health and Social Services
In the Probation Department, Social Worker IIIs are an integral part of the Probation team. Working alongside Probation Officers and other professional staff, the SWIII helps promote community safety by providing support and services to youth or adult justice involved individuals and/or their families. Our department is committed to effecting positive change and our clients' successful reintegration into the community.
Impact the community in a positive way!
The Probation Department safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims. The Probation Department actively seeks to modify the behaviors that lead to criminal activity and those that allow for a successful transition back into the community. If you are a positive team player with a dedication to community service - this may be the job for you!
The mission of the Probation Department is to protect the community by:
• Facilitating rehabilitation of offenders and holding them accountable
• Conducting investigations and providing recommendations for the court
• Enforcing court orders
• Pursuing victim restoration and advocacy
• Providing safe, secure, effective detention and treatment programs
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The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Either I - Two years of experience equivalent to the Social Worker II in Solano County.

OR II - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science. AND Three years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults)

OR III - Possession of a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two-year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. (Both the MSW and the two-year counseling degree must have included supervised fieldwork or an internship) This requirement may be met by a letter from an accredited college or university that states current enrollment in a Master's degree program and confirms graduation with a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) will be conferred within three (3) months. AND Two years of experience performing social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults). This requirement may be met by completion of a two (2) year social work internship through an accredited college or university.

Click here to view the Social Worker III Job Description

SELECTION PROCESS
4/14/25- 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) ###-####, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) within five calendar days of submission of application, or by the application review date. Applicants who are current Title IV-E students must submit a letter from their school to verify good standing in the Title IV-E program, and the letter must include the anticipated graduation date. Candidates who fail to provide proof by the application review deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

Official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) must be attached by the application review deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) ###-####, or by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Social Worker III) and the recruitment number (25-344020-01) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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01

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

• I acknowledge
• I do not acknowledge

02

Which best describes your experience and education from an accredited college or university? NOTE: Depending on how you qualify, candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned, and area of specialization); official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the student, institution, courses and units completed, degree conferred and degree conferral date); or a letter from their school verifying good standing in the Title IV-E program and the anticipated graduation date.

• Two years of experience equivalent to the Social Worker II in Solano County
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science, AND Three years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults)
• Possession of a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. (Both the MSW and the two-year counseling degree must have included supervised fieldwork or an internship). This requirement may be met by a letter from an accredited college or university that states current enrollment in a Master's degree program and confirms graduation with a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) will be conferred within three (3) months, AND Two years of experience performing social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. (Preferably including substantial experience with abused/neglected children and/or adults). This requirement may be met by completion of a two (2) year social work internship through an accredited college or university.
• None of the above

03

Are you in the process of obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work?NOTE: As mentioned in Question 2, applicant's who have not yet obtained their MSW must submit a letter from their school verifying good standing and the anticipated graduation date.

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04

If you are in the process of obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work, please provide your anticipated graduation date, otherwise type in "N/A."NOTE: Applicants who have not yet obtained their MSW must submit a letter from their school verifying good standing and anticipated graduation date.
05

Select the work experience (may include internship experience) that you have working the following. Choose all that apply.

• I have no experience working within Child Welfare
• I have no experience working with Adult Protective Services
• Child Welfare Investigations and/or Emergency Response
• Chlld Welfare Ongoing Programs (Court/Dependency Investigations, Family Maintenance/Family Reunification, Permanency Placement, Nonminor Dependents, Adoptions)
• Child Welfare Specialized Programs (non-case carrying/non-investigatory) (Hotline/Intake, Resource Family Approval, Placement Support)
• Foster Family Agency/In Home Support Services or Public Assistance Case Management
• Determining additional Supportive Services/referrals for (older and disabled clients, CalWorks)
• Other agency type where you provided case management to clients, assessing client's functioning, developed service/case plans, etc.

06

Please indicate your level of experience with the following:Write and modify Case Plans:

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

07

Experience utilizing CWS/CMS system:

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

08

Conduct monthly planned compliance visits

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

09

Facilitate/lead multi-disciplinary team meetings:

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

10

Investigate abuse and neglect:

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

11

Worked with involuntary or reluctant clients:

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

12

Writings of any type that were submitted to a court setting or whose results have legal ramifications:

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

13

Conducted Social Work including field visits in risky settings to serve clients (i.e. homeless encampments, areas of high crime, jail settings, psychiatric settings):

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

14

Lead or participate in client-centered team planning meetings (i.e. Child & Family Team, Wraparound, etc.):

• Novice (less than 3 years)
• Experienced (3-6 years)
• Proficient (greater than 6 years)

15

Which statements describes your experience conducting home visits with clients(select all that apply):

• I have no experience in this area
• I have conducted Foster Family Agency Social Worker Home visits
• I have provided Supported Services (i.e. Therapeutic Behavioral Services, Clinical Services, 1:1 support) as part of Wraparound services to a foster child/youth and their caregiver
• I have conducted County home visits for Public Health, Mental Health, In Home Support Services, Employment and Eligibility Services, Older and Disabled and/or Probation

16

Which statements reflect the area in which you have experience as a Social Worker (select all that apply):

• I have no experience in this area
• I have worked with children within the educational system
• I have worked with children within the juvenile justice system
• I have worked with children, adults or disabled adults within a mental health agency or setting
• I have worked with children, adults or disabled adults within a welfare services agency
• I have worked with children, adults or older disabled adults who have been victims of abuse
• I have worked with adults, children, or families experiencing homelessness
• I have worked with adults, or older disabled adults within In Home Support and/or Adult Protective Services

17

Some positions may require bilingual skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in their application may be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the language indicated.Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing any of the following languages? (select all that apply)

• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• None

18

Please indicate what Department/Division you are interested in working in:

• H&SS - Child Welfare Services Division
• H&SS - Employment and Eligibility Services Division
• H&SS - Public Health Services
• H&SS - Older and Disabled Adults
• Probation Department
• Public Defender Department
• Other

19

Do you have at least 2 years or more Social Worker experience in In Home Supportive Services?

• Yes
• No

20

Do you have Social Worker experience in In-Home Supportive Services Quality Assurance?

• Yes
• No

21

Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

22

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
Required Question