Social Worker III

Salary : $74,707.20 - $91,202.04 Annually
Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0134
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 8:00 AM Pacific


Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JULY 13, 2026

Do you have a desire to better the lives of local seniors and people living with disabilities in Nevada County? Join the Adult Services Social Worker team in the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Workers handle advanced and intensive case management services for Adult Services clients. These Social Workers require an in-depth understanding of daily living activities, cognitive impairments, family dynamics, mental health issues and substance abuse, and domestic violence.


We are currently recruiting for one (1) Social Worker to join our Adult Services team within the In-Home Support Services Program. This position requires initiative to take detailed notes during the training process, ability to comprehend State regulations, determination, strong organizational skills, thorough case management skills, extensive case documentation, and a passion to see some of our most vulnerable community members receive the services they need to remain healthy in their home. These positions both require the ability and willingness to make in-home visits with clients to assess health, safety, and social assessments. Strong candidates excel in a work environment that is fast paced, team oriented, and are able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

NOTE: Due to required field visits, teleworking is not an option with this position.

Knowledge and Skills Required
We are seeking candidates at one of the following levels:

• Social Worker I (SW I): Entry/trainee-level staff members holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field. In addition, individuals in this classification have one year case work experience comparable to Nevada County's Human Services Specialist I classification.
• Social Worker II (SWII): Journey-level staff members meeting the requirements for SW I. In addition, SW II have at least one year experience as a SW I or Employment & Training Worker I.
• Social Worker III (SW III): Advanced journey-level in the Social Worker series. Candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree with one year of social work case management experience at the SW II level.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for thethrough the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!


Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. contact us to request accommodation.
Education and Experience Required


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Gerontology, or related field and twelve (12) months of social work case management experience comparable to Nevada County's classification of Social Worker II.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Gerontology or related field.
Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62


CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.


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01


Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or obtain GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02


Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

• Business Administration
• Health-related
• Physical Sciences-related
• Psychology - Counseling - Mental Health
• Public Health
• Social Work
• Other
• Not applicable - no college-level coursework

03


Which of the following best describes your experience performing journey-level social work case management comparable to Social Worker II? Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

04


Please select the choice that best describes your years of experience comparable to Nevada County's classification of Social Worker II.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 or more years

05


In what type of work environment do you work best? Please describe a time when you worked in this environment.
06


What is the single most important factor that must be present in your work environment for you to be successfully and happily employed? Now that you have answered that question, what were two others that you debated about responding before you gave the response that you chose?
07


How would co-workers describe the role that you play on a team?
08


These positions require in-home client visits to make health, safety, and social assessments. Please describe your experience and comfort level in making home visits and conducting client assessments.
09


Please describe your experience in reviewing regulations and applying the regulations to a client assessment.
10


Please describe your skill level in case documentation.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

11


Please describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to this Social Worker III position. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?
Required Question