Social Service Worker III-East Kern Regions (Lake Isabella, Mojave, Ridgecrest)-DHS

Social Service Worker III Overview This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. Candidates must be willing to work in Ridgecrest, Lake Isabella, and Mojave, and be able to travel to these locations. Examinations Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant’s training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications and Employment Standards Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any field which includes a minimum of 12 semester or 20 quarter units in a behavioral science, and eighteen (18) months of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and six (6) months experience equivalent to a Human Services Technician I, Job Developer I, Program Specialist I, or Eligibility Worker in the Kern County classification system, and eighteen (18) months of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system. Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of 24 semester or 40 quarter units of a Master’s degree program in Social Work, or a Counseling program from an accredited college or university emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling or marriage and family therapy, gerontology or clinical psychology, and twelve (12) months of social casework experience. Additional Requirements Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required. Incumbent must have the ability to travel to designated locations. Bilingual Requirements Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College. Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: EEO Statement Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kern County