Screener

Salary : $1,522.40 - $1,851.20 Biweekly
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00107
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description
Click here to learn more about the Social Services Department.

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Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive pay is +7.5% above the Screener rate.

What Will You Do?: The Screener assists applicants for public assistance programs; explains policies and procedures; gathers and verifies facts and information; initiates cases through an automated system; makes appropriate referrals for health, social and/or employment services; and performs related work as required.

Why Join Our Team?: At the Department of Social Services we strive to partner with our community to assist, empower and protect those we serve. We foster an agency culture that supports family life and encourages fun filled activities and agency committees. This is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the agency even better.

Examples of Duties

• Provides general information, application forms, and declaration forms.
• Explains policies, procedures, and requirements to applicants to apprise them of their rights and responsibilities.
• Performs initial application interview for public assistance programs and services.
• Ensures accuracy and completion of application and declaration forms.

• Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

For a full job description, .

Education, Experience & Licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience performing clerical office support duties, including one (1) year at the journey level. Experience must have included substantial public contact.

License & Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver's license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Requires current, less than one (1) year old, valid typing certificate.

Bilingual Candidates:

• Must pass a Merit Systems Services written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies .

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Screener or a Screener - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The following series of questions will be used to determine whether you meet minimum qualifications for this position. Please attach to this application copies of any transcripts (unofficial is okay) or degrees that will be used to validate that minimum qualifications were met. Failure to fully answer the questions or attach the required documentation will result in disqualification.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

For questions about this recruitment contact:

Kara Stout | View phone number on click.appcast.io |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01


What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


How many years of full-time experience performing clerical office support duties do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03


Did your indicated experience above include substantial public contact?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04


Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question