Child Protective Services Worker I/II (Bilingual Spanish Preferred) - CONTINUOUS

Napa County
Napa, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $105,040.00 - $134,804.80 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Human and Social Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    The Napa Valley

    Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

    Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

    The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

    Napa County as an Employer

    As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

    The Position

    Child Protective Services Workers I/II demonstrate complex social services techniques and expertise in their respective cases. Casework is generally in the areas of adoptions and protective services. The responsibilities may include authorizing the provision of services and, in some cases, directly providing such services.

    Current graduate students who will graduate in the next three (3) months are strongly encouraged to apply. A letter from their graduate school which indicates that they are enrolled student in good standing and meeting all the requirements for the degree and the expected date that the degree be conferred is required for submission at the time of application. Failure to submit this documentation will result in disqualification from further consideration.

    Vacancies may be filled at either the I or II level depending on education and experience. Being bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

    Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

    Child Protective Services Worker I: ( $ 50.50 - $ 60.33 Hourly)


    Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Worker Education (CSWE) or a Master’s Degree from a two-year counseling program from an accredited college or University. (Qualifying Master’s Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised placement as a part of course curriculum).

    Child Protective Services Worker II : ( $ 54.12 - $ 64.81 Hourly)

    Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Worker Education (CSWE) or a Master’s Degree from a two-year counseling program from an accredited college or University. (Qualifying Master’s Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised placement as a part of course curriculum) AND a minimum of one year of post-graduate paid case management/social work experience in a public, private, or nonprofit agency serving children and/or their families involved with Child Welfare Services.

    Qualifying post-graduate paid case management/social work experience must include : primary responsibility for a long-term caseload, development of service/treatment plans; investigations of child abuse reports; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls, and other personal contact; modification of treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions for non-compliance, impacting benefits or services.

    Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):
    3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2025
    3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
    32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Child Protective Services Worker I and II

    Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment.

    Employees must have the ability to travel to designated locations.

    *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Loss of the required State licensure may result in termination or reassignment.

    The Recruitment Process:

    1. Applications will be accepted on-line on a continuous basis.

    2. Subject Matter Experts will review responses from supplemental questions on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of supplemental questions will be invited to an Oral Panel Interview.

    3. Oral Panel Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis by the hiring department. The most qualified candidates from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.

    Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

    Example of Duties

    View the full job description including the example of duties for Child Protective Services Worker I HERE and Child Protective Services Worker II HERE.

    Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

    Benefits
    Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE .

    ADA Accommodation
    Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

    Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

    SALARY -
    Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

    ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
    Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
    https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

    THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

    EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

    PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
    Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

    FINGERPRINTING -
    All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

    SELECTION PROCESS -

    FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • Special Instructions

    Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Napa County
    • Napa County

    The Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

    Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

    The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

    The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.

    As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.


    Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.com

    A general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads.

    Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.

     

     

     

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