Children's Services Social Worker II/III (Open and Promotional) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4863257) Apply  Children's Services Social Worker II/III (Open and Promotional) Salary $90,708.80 - $133,785.60 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number G092P Department Human Services Agency Opening Date 03/21/2025 Closing Date 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit 08 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Human Services Agency (HSA) of County of San Mateo is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Children's Services Social Worker II/III in the Children and Family Services (CFS) Branch. Please review the brochure here (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiBt8Rjcc/Oe8K33rfmy-cfdoQeHdTAA/view?utm\_content=DAGiBt8Rjcc&utm\_campaign=designshare&utm\_medium=link2&utm\_source=uniquelinks&utlId=haaaf66707f) for detailed information about the Children's Services Social Worker II/III opportunity. For the full Children's Services Social Worker job description, please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/classspecs/1168183) . Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. First-time external new hires or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Children's Services Social Worker II/III position in the Human Services Agency (HSA) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see the link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/ Join us for an engaging LinkedIn Live informational session to explore this exciting opportunity. We’ll provide an overview of Children & Family Services (CFS), including the vital work they do to support children and families in the community. Learn about the key responsibilities of the role, benefits, and what makes an ideal candidate. We’ll also walk through the recruitment and selection process. Don’t miss out—join us on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST. Click here to register (https://www.linkedin.com/events/children-sservicessocialworkeri7308641200029216768/theater/) . Check out these videos to discover the rewarding work, training, and support we offer! SALARY: Children's Services Social Worker II: $43.61 - $54.51 Hourly Children's Services Social Worker III: $51.43 - $64.32 Hourly Note: We are hiring for regular and extra help positions. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/ limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Based solely on the information provided in the application materials, an application screening committee will select those applicants whose education, training and experience most closely matches the needs of the department. Those selected will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written or performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Selected applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of the tests. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click on the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE LinkedIn Live Informational Session: (https://www.linkedin.com/events/children-sservicessocialworkeri7308641200029216768/theater/) Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. PST Final Filing Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST Screening: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Combined Panel Interviews: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 and/or Thursday, April 24, 2025 San Mateo County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. As an employer, the County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. Analyst: Arlene Cahill (Children's Services Social Worker II/ III-G092) Please visit www.smcgov.org/media/100151/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change. As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you. County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked. 01 IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions, while being thorough, detailed, and concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. + I have read and understand these instructions. 02 This position requires possession of a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Please provide 1) driver license number and 2) expiration date. 03 Please read carefully the minimum requirements for each level below and select the option for which you qualify. + Social Worker II: Requires a Bachelor’s degree (human behavioral sciences) + 2 years of related experience OR Master’s degree (Social Work or related field) + 1 year of related experience. + Social Worker III: Requires Master’s in Social Work (child welfare emphasis) + 1 year of experience/internship in public child welfare OR Master’s in Social Work (non-child welfare) or related field + 2 years as a Children’s Services Social Worker II in San Mateo County OR Bachelor’s degree (human behavioral sciences) + 3 years as a Children’s Services Social Worker II in San Mateo County. + I meet the minimum requirement(s) of a Social Worker II. + I meet the minimum requirement(s) of a Social Worker III. + Currently, I do not meet the minimum requirement(s) of Social Worker, but will complete the requirement(s) by June 30, 2025 04 How do you meet the educational requirements for this position? + If you have a Bachelor's or Master's in a RELATED field, please list your major/degree. If you are still in school, please list your anticipated graduation date. + If you have a degree in a NON-RELATED field, please list the number of units (specify if they are quarter or semester), and the titles of the courses that fall under the related fields: development of human behavior, child development, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, child development, and/or public child welfare. + If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. 05 How do you meet the work experience requirements for this position? + If you have child welfare social work experience, please list the agency that you interned or worked for, the number of years in that role, and the unit or job duties that were performed. + If you DO NOT have child welfare social work experience, please list at least two years of your most relevant work experience. You must include the agencies that you worked for, your role in that agency, the number of years in that role, and the job duties related to social work, eligibility analysis, providing counseling, peer support and educational services, and/or services to abused/neglected children and their families. + A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. + If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will be disqualified from this recruitment. 06 There are many factors that influence how families come to the attention of child welfare. Please identify some of the factors that you believe lead to reports of child abuse or neglect. 07 What do you believe is the role of a child welfare worker who is working with a family experiencing crisis? 08 Describe how your past professional experiences will help you to provide services and support to children and their families. 09 Which San Mateo County regions are you willing to work? Check all that apply. Please note these are preferences as assignments are determined by agency need. + Belmont + Redwood City + East Palo Alto + Daly City 10 Which of the following shifts are you willing to work? Check all that apply. Please note these are preferences but actual assignments are determined by agency need. + Regular (at least 8am-5pm) + Swing (at least 2pm-midnight) + Grave (at least 11pm-8am) + Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) 11 Bilingual language skills are sometimes required depending on the needs of the community being served. Though this current recruitment does not require bilingual skills, the hiring list generated by this recruitment could be used to fill future vacancies. Please indicate your fluency in any language(s) in addition to English. 12 If you were referred to this position by a current County of San Mateo employee, please indicate the name of the employee in the space provided. Type NA if you were not referred. 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