- Salary
- $92k – $109k/yr
- Location
- Berkeley, CA, CA, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for a position as Social Services Specialist! In this role, you will perform community outreach and develop person-centered service plans to assist clients in accessing and using community resources, with case and clinical oversight provided by licensed department staff.
Service areas may include transportation, food access, medical care, health insurance, benefits, legal assistance, affordable housing listings, utilities and energy assistance resources, and accessibility and safety issues. You'll meet with clients in their homes or in pre-designated community locations like senior centers or shelters. Many clients have complex health issues, experience homelessness, and have other functional impairments that create barriers to completing tasks. While each Social Services Specialist has their own client caseload, the team works collaboratively to ensure that adequate and appropriate support is provided to clients and to manage safety issues in the field.
Work is performed primarily on-site with clients; incumbents will be required to report to work in person the majority of the time. The current vacancy is in the Mental Health Division of the Health, Housing & Community Services Department. This classification is also used in Public Health, Mental Health, Aging Services and Neighborhood Services and at Berkeley Public Library.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1070143A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
Equivalent to possession of four (4) years of college with major coursework in social work, psychology, community health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in community organization, social services, health or a related field, with demonstrated experience in providing individualized client service coordination. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year for year basis.
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, incumbents must have a valid California driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must successfully complete required program trainings and certifications, which may include a background check.Applications must be received by November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.
Service areas may include transportation, food access, medical care, health insurance, benefits, legal assistance, affordable housing listings, utilities and energy assistance resources, and accessibility and safety issues. You'll meet with clients in their homes or in pre-designated community locations like senior centers or shelters. Many clients have complex health issues, experience homelessness, and have other functional impairments that create barriers to completing tasks. While each Social Services Specialist has their own client caseload, the team works collaboratively to ensure that adequate and appropriate support is provided to clients and to manage safety issues in the field.
Work is performed primarily on-site with clients; incumbents will be required to report to work in person the majority of the time. The current vacancy is in the Mental Health Division of the Health, Housing & Community Services Department. This classification is also used in Public Health, Mental Health, Aging Services and Neighborhood Services and at Berkeley Public Library.
See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/1070143A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification is:
Equivalent to possession of four (4) years of college with major coursework in social work, psychology, community health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in community organization, social services, health or a related field, with demonstrated experience in providing individualized client service coordination. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year for year basis.
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, incumbents must have a valid California driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must successfully complete required program trainings and certifications, which may include a background check.Applications must be received by November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [email protected]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
- Application review for minimum qualifications
- Written Exam (in-person, tentatively scheduled for the week of November 30, 2026)
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [email protected] at the time of application.