Social Worker IV A/B - CPS

What Will You Do: The primary function of a Social Worker is to take referrals for serious abuse and neglect; Investigate referrals; Interview customers to ascertain nature of problems and develop service plans; Substantial amount of the work performed is conducted in the field with majority performed in office writing court reports and case plans with time sensitive and legal deadlines; and enters data into computer systems in order to comply with legal and agency deadlines.

The Perfect Match: Will work closely with team members of the Agency, community partners, and extended family members and will have excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent organization skills, ability to prioritize tasks, maintain calm and professional performance and demonstrate exceptional customer service working with client populations that have substance dependence, mental health, trauma, or domestic violence history.As A Social Worker, You Will Have the Opportunity To: Carry a caseload of child welfare service cases; provides crisis intervention to reduce the risk to the child; observes child’s developmental progress and determines best methods of dealing with behavioral problems; assists family members in resolving marital, financial, or other particular problems related to abuse; may provide specialized case services in child sexual abuse or children’s group work; refer clients to other agencies and community resources; may advise parents on problems of child custody; arrange for foster home placement of children; may provide court testimony in child abuse or neglect cases; prepare case records and written reports as required; prepare and present juvenile court petitions within specified time limitations. 

Social Workers may work with Foster Parents to ensure proper placements; assists to resolve issues and conflicts which may arise in the home setting; encourages poster parents to support and work with natural parents. It is important to understand that the actions you take as a Social Worker affect the lives of clients and their families. 

Controversial Issues: You may be required to take actions that conflict with your own values. A Social Worker must be able to accept customers' differences and interact with them in a non-judgmental manner.

Minimum Qualifications:
Social Worker IV A 

Pattern1: A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university;

OR

Pattern 2: A master’s degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program*;

*Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.

OR

Pattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and master’s degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education. 

Social Worker IV B (This level is for candidates with a master’s degree and experience. Experience during an internship does not count at this level).

Pattern 1: A master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency;

OR

Pattern 2: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university two (2) year counseling program* and one (1) year of full-time experience performing social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency;

*Qualifying counseling degrees from a two (2) year counseling program includes: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology, Counseling Psychology.

OR

Pattern 3: Two (2) years of full-time experience performing advanced journey (equivalent to a MSS SW III) level social work case management as a Social Worker in a public or private agency and master’s degree in social or behavioral science, psychology, anthropology, sociology and counseling education.

Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the education requirement for this classification will be admitted to the examination, but they must complete the education requirement and provide evidence of graduation prior to appointment.

License & Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) anticipated vacancy in January 2027.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Social Worker IV A/B - CPS, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.