Social Worker II Trainee

San Bernardino County (CA) • San Bernadino, CA

335d • $4,338 - $5,952

About The Position

The County is recruiting for Social Worker II Trainees who provide complex social work services to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning and assist in developing social service resources. Trainees work under close supervision while acquiring the necessary skills and experience to qualify for promotion to Social Worker II. Positions exist primarily within the Department of Aging and Adult Services, Children and Family Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Behavioral Health. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, including those which may arise in other departments.

Requirements

• Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social services, human services, behavioral anthropology, gerontology, cultural and gender studies, or human development.
• Ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs for positions in Children and Family Services.
• Valid California Class C Driver License.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese.
• Crisis intervention experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex social work services to individuals or families.
• Assist in enhancing the capacity for social functioning.
• Develop social service resources.
• Conduct complete assessments of risk factors.
• Visit clients in their homes and other settings.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account for qualified healthcare expenses
• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
• County Paid Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• 529 Savings Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Commuter Services
• Employee Discounts
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree