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Job Description
The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH), California Children's Services (CCS) program is recruiting for Social Service Practitioner II-III (SSP II-III) who will provide professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and case management support to children and/or families with complex health, psychological, or economic problems. SSP II-III perform enhanced case management services in office, clinic, and home settings. They play a large role in assisting the families through the transition from childhood to adulthood before the CCS client reaches the age of 21. Additionally, they provide support group services; work closely with pediatricians, public health nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and other community personnel. CCS provides comprehensive medical case management, physical and occupational therapy services and pays for medical care for children with special health care needs.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The CCS Program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, social work assessments and intervention, as well as physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases that may produce major consequences.
For more detailed information, refer to the Social Service Practitioner II and Social Service Practitioner III job descriptions.
INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT
The DPH offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County. SSP may be hired at the following levels and advance within the series according to criteria established on Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Excellent Benefit Package!
Traditional Option Both Options Include Modified Benefits Option (MBO)- Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
- Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
- Medical/Dental - dependent coverage with premium subsidies
- Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
- Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
- Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs
MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:- Overtime
- Retirement Benefit Amount
- County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
- Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
- Leave cash-outs
Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:- Flexibility in use
- Greater cash out value
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Work Schedule/Environment: Typical clinic work schedule ranges from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Employees may be required to visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete biopsychosocial assessments.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
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
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option A: A Master's degree* in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
Option B: A Master's degree* in Human Services, Psychology, or Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, or child counseling, or a closely related field, -AND- either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship, -or- one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a journey-level Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. ( Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying, and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a journey-level Social Worker II on the application.)
Option C: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. ( Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)
Option D: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. ( Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with multidisciplinary medical teams, conducting support and educational groups for parents and children, and working in a medical, Public Health, CCS, or Children and Family Services (CFS) environment are highly desirable.
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. 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.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Professional 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/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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