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Social Worker I

THE POSITION

Under close supervision, a Social Worker I learns to determine client needs for basic social services for children and adults; carry a limited, non-complex caseload; interview clients; periodically reassess client needs and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel; and perform related duties as assigned. Successful performance evaluation after on-the-job training usually leads to promotion to Social Worker II.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are responsible for including information in their application materials that demonstrates how they meet one of the following requirements:

EITHER
Graduation from a four year college;
OR
Successful completion of thirty (30) college semester units, including fifteen (15) units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other social or behavioral science*,
AND

One (1) year of full-time experience comparable to the Social Service Aide, Eligibility Worker II, or Employment and Training Worker II classification; or

Three (3) years of full-time experience comparable to the Vocational Assistant or Homemaker classification; or

Two (2) years of full-time experience as a teacher or nurse, or as a counselor in a public or private social service agency.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in applying for a Social Worker position that you qualify for, click on Career Opportunities and follow the instructions.

*Examples of social or behavior science courses include: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, education, ethnic studies, history, human development, law, nursing, nutrition, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, social welfare, sociology, welfare, women’s studies.