Human Services Worker jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Amended; 1/18/22;8/22/22; 10/31/22; 11/21/23

Salary:
Level IV: $2,397.60- 2,865.35, paid bi-weekly Level V: $2,622.81- 3,134.50 paid bi-weekly

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Both Levels: 

Completion of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, which includes an internship.

OR

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy, Gerontology, Clinical Psychology, Sociology, Counseling and Personnel Services, or a closely related discipline is permitted with the following stipulations: The Master's degree program included an internship or supervised field work, and completion of one (1) year of social service work experience.
 

Qualifying case management/work experience must include: (1) responsibility for a long term caseload, (2) development of service/treatment plans; (3) monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls and other personal contact; (4) modification of treatment plans as needed/required; and (5) authority to impose/recommend sanctions for non­compliance, impacting benefits or services (i.e. case closures, terminate benefits and or program participation).

Possession of a Class C California driver's license is required. Incumbents must have the ability to travel to designated locations.

Level V Additional Requirements:

One year of experience equivalent to Social Service Worker IV in the Kern County classification system.

Full Job Description For: Social Service Worker IV 
Full Job Description For: Social Service Worker V

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. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application. 

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928. 

This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department , please view their website here.