Social Worker Practitioner

County of Yolo • Woodland, CA

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Yolo and Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting to fill several regular, full-time positions in the class of Social Worker Practitioner housed in the Child, Youth & Family branch. HHSA is pleased to consider applicants who are currently in their final semester of a Master’s program in Social Work (MSW). Human Resources must receive the following documentation as part of a complete application packet: A letter on college/university letterhead stating that the applicant is in good standing as well as the anticipated graduation date. A copy of the applicant’s transcripts (official or unofficial). All documentation will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications have been met and if the applicant should advance in the selection process. If the applicant is successful in the interview and is offered a position, they must provide proof of graduation before their employment may begin. A letter from the attending school Registrar’s Office confirming the MSW program is completed and contains the graduation date, will meet the requirement to begin employment. Final transcripts must be submitted to HHSA Human Resources once the degree has been conferred.

Telecommuting
July 1, 2025, all Yolo County employees are required to report to work in-person and be on-site a minimum of three days per week. HHSA staff may have an opportunity to develop a hybrid work schedule for a maximum of two days per week in accordance with the policies of the County of Yolo and program needs. Applications will be screened on a biweekly basis but the job bulletin may close without notice. To receive first consideration, please submit your application by June 7, 2026.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW); OR a masters degree in marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or vocational rehabilitation; or a masters degree in another subject area which meets the following criteria: is from a two year program in an accredited school; requires a minimum of 45 units; has a two-semester field placement dealing with marriage, family and child issues and supervised by an LCSW or higher; and required social work caseload management and on-going counseling
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major of social work, social or behavioral sciences, social or human services, counseling or a closely related field; AND Experience: Two years of program experience in a State or County child welfare services program conducting assessments, case planning, and/or case management activities
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; AND Experience: Three years of program experience in a State or County child welfare services program conducting assessments, case planning, and/or case management.
• Incumbents in this class may have access to Federal Tax Information and are subject to confidentiality and safeguarding requirements of Internal Revenue Code 6103(p)(4). As such, an individual selected for this position is subject to a thorough background investigation as stipulated in Section 5.1.1 of Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, which includes the following: Review of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint results; Check of local law enforcement agencies where the subject has lived, worked and/or attended school within the last five (5) years and, if applicable, of the appropriate agency for any identified arrests; and Verification of an employee's eligibility to work in the United States. Background investigations are conducted upon hire and every ten (10) years of employment thereafter.
• Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of: Differential casework treatment techniques; various personality and behavioral theories; family systems; principles, objectives, methods and techniques of social work; principles of human growth and development; community organizations and resources; laws, rules, and regulations related to public social services; growth and development patterns of children; physical and mental illness and their impact on personality; juvenile court processes and procedures; social service research methods.
• Ability to: Engage clients in the problem solving process; demonstrate skill in planning and analysis; apply a high skill level in all professional relationships; establish and maintain an effective casework relationship with clients and their families in working towards a solution to their problems; utilize a wide range of social work techniques and community resources; work cooperatively with coworkers, other agencies and the public; receive and provide consultation; interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public; manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner; prepare and present written and oral reports; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; utilize supervision and direction to meet the agency's program goal; use a computer terminal sufficiently to perform the duties of this position; drive a car; direct the work of others.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who are currently in their final semester of a Master’s program in Social Work (MSW) are being considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs intensive casework services with clients or patients and their families
• Evaluates individual and family case information
• Assesses problems and initiates long and short-term treatment plans
• Investigates and provides services to children who are alleged victims of abuse or neglect
• Consults, refers cases, and works actively with agencies and with community groups
• Manages a caseload accountably
• Prepares case records, documents, records and correspondence in a timely manner
• Refers clients and patients to appropriate community resources
• Interprets social and emotional factors pertaining to illness, child abuse and child neglect to families and other involved persons
• Prepares information and reports and presents such information to the Juvenile Court
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies and laws to applicants, clients and the public
• Assists in the development of community resources and serves on related committees
• Serves as a lead worker
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Some positions may require the performance of different essential or other duties depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

Benefits

• The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities.
• The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level