Social Worker Training and Development Specialist - (Aging & Adult Services)*

The Job

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Social Worker Training and Development Specialist* who is responsible for planning, coordinating, assessing, and delivering training programs to professional social workers in the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). Duties may include but are not limited to: recommending, developing, and conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; developing and delivering training programs; and preparing and coordinating training schedules.
For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description.
*Official Title: Training and Development Specialist

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax 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)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Tuition Reimbursement

Click HERE for more Employee Benefits information

Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Option 1:

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, or other behavioral science.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level Social Worker II or higher in San Bernardino County (providing complex social work to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA). ** Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying.

Option 2:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

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Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level Social Worker II or higher in San Bernardino County (providing complex social work to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA). ** Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying.

Important Notes:

• *Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
  
• **Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying. Trainee and journey-level experience must be listed separately on the application.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher and training experience with Adult Protectives Services (APS) and/or In-Home Support Services (IHSS) programs within San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)/Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, April 11th, 2025 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the application process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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