Human Services Social Worker and Human Services Social Worker with Special Skills Classes

About the role

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/15/26, 5/13/26, 6/10/26, 7/8/26, 8/12/26, 9/9/26, 10/14/26, 11/12/26, 12/9/26.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the development and delivery of public social services to clients to promote human well-being.
• Work effectively with many life styles and different attitudes.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Interview effectively in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Maintain composure under stress.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Reason logically, understand and follow complex instructions and procedures.
• Compile various records and information accurately.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Read, analyze, interpret and apply complex regulatory material.
• Read correspondence and reports and understand their meaning.
• Organize work schedule and budget time.
• Accept and use consultative supervision.
• Keep accurate and orderly records.
• Compose routine business communications, reports and other written materials in a clear, concise, organized, and accurate manner.
• Make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly.
• Demonstrate skill in the application of social work methods and practices.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of community resources.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Either two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Human Services Specialist; OR successful completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter upper division units from an accredited college or university in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester or 36 quarter upper division units in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling or other field closely related to the intent of the class.
• Note: Related fields above may include behavioral science, child development, community health education, cultural anthropology, ethnic studies, family studies, gerontology, human development, mental health, and public health.
• Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.
• Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
• Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination.
• Note: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

Qualifications

• Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
• Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to: Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to home visits, climb flights of stairs to reach residence, lift infants and toddlers weighing up to 40 pounds, carry automobile child safety seats, have sufficient vision to assess physical condition of clients and home environment.
• Special Skills: Language Requirement: Special skills classes require sufficient knowledge to speak, read and write fluently a language other than standard English; and/or knowledge of a multi-cultural group encompassing but not limited to: family member roles and living environments; the various characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs; and current social movements involving the group. Incumbents use the specific language and multi-cultural knowledge in the performance of typical duties, incorporating this knowledge to appropriately serve clients and families in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English, and act as a consultant to others regarding the specific multi-cultural group.