Social Service Practitioner II - III (CFS)

Overview Apply for this excellent opportunity by Friday, March 13, 2026 for priority consideration! See video below to learn more about the challenges and rewards of social work. Recruitment Bonus Recruitment Bonus: Newly hired employees may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000* Remote Location Assignment: Newly hired employees accepting positions in Victorville, Barstow, Yucca Valley, and Needles may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000* *According to criteria established in the Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Social Service Practitioner Provide professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention and case management support to children and/or families with complex health, psychological or economic problems. Work requires investigating and/or supporting cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions. Travel and field work, including home visits, are a routine part of assignments. Click here for Social Service Practitioner Job Preview Video. Initial Appointment / Advancement Social Service Practitioners are hired at the following levels and automatically advance from the SSP II to SSP III upon completion of 6,240 service hours as an SSP II in San Bernardino County. Additionally, starting salary may be commensurate with qualifications and/or child welfare services experience. Social Service Practitioner II – 0 years of County service as a SSP II, but less than 3 full years of completed County service (i.e., less than 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II: $71,510.40–$95,867.20 annually Social Service Practitioner III – At least three (3) full years of completed County service (i.e., completion of at least 6,240 service hours) as a SSP II: $87,068.80–$103,521.60 annually Completed service hours at the SSP I (Trainee) level shall not count toward the service hour requirement to advance from the SSP II level to the SSP III level. Benefits To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Special Assignments / Financial Incentives Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the MOU. Bilingual Positions – Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Standby or Call‑Back Duty Rotating / Swing / Night Shift – Positions may be assigned to work a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule and may be eligible to receive an evening/night shift differential. Must be willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends. Conditions of Employment Schedule: Positions may regularly require mandatory overtime. Travel: Statewide and nationwide travel may be required. Travel within the County is required; mileage reimbursement available at current IRS rates. A valid California Class C driver license, clean driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Physical: Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments. Must be able to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs. Sponsorship: The County will not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following options: Option A: A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education. Option B: A Master's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services/human services, anthropology, culture and gender studies, human development, criminal justice, counseling with emphasis in marriage, family or child counseling or a closely related field AND either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship OR one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying.) Option C: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying.) Option D: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. (Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying.) Option E: Successful completion of training period as a Social Service Practitioner I in San Bernardino County. Candidates in Final Year of Master’s Program – Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire. Additional Information Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. The remainder of the selection process will be conducted via email or text message. All communications require up-to-date email contact. For convenience, there is a PDF guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Follow instructions to receive future emails from County Human Resources and CFS. Allow ample time to complete your application before the posted filing deadline to avoid automatic logout. Equal Employment Opportunity / ADA San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. Important Details Review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process for more important details. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Bernardino County