Entry Level Disability Support Worker Jobs in California

Salary : $1,765.60 - $2,146.40 Biweekly
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00191
Department: Health Services Agency
Division: Fiscal Data
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Bilingual Incentive!
Bilingual Incentive pay is +7.5% above the Family Support Worker salary.
About the Position: Provides support and services designed to ensure effective, quality case management for children and their families involved with the Health Services Agency. Serves as an advocate for clients in various daily living situations. Handles routine case management services. The primary responsibility is to serve mothers and families of children ages 0-5 who are at risk of adverse childhood experiences. The Family Support Worker will manage long term voluntary case plans as well as help families identify strengths, develop a strong parent/child bond, set and meet goals, and develop parenting skills.
Examples of Duties

• Meets with families and consults with service providers on a regular basis to ensure the proper implementation of case management plans and to monitor case progress.
• Assists families with goal setting and supports the families in meeting those goals.
• Conducts development screenings for assigned children as needed.
• Refers families to and/or coordinates care plans with other private or public mental health and medical service providers and support programs as appropriate.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

Education, Experience & Licenses

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and three (3) years of experience working with families and children providing family centered and strength based services preferably in a home visiting environment.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in a health or social services related field and two (2) years of experience working with families and children providing family centered and strength based services preferably in a home visiting environment.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a health or social services related field and one (1) year experience working with families and children providing family centered and strength based services preferably in a home visiting environment.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Bilingual Candidates:
• Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.
Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future full-time vacancies for a Family Support Worker or Family Support Worker Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Testing Dates: September 9-13, 2026.Testing will be provided via email (excludes bilingual exam).
Tentative Interview Dates:
1st- Friday, September 18, 2026 from 8:30am to 10:30am.
2nd- Friday, September 25, 2026 from 9:30am to 10:30am.
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Emily Unger | 530-527-8491 x3830 |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.
This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.
SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01
What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02
Please indicate your level of experience working with families and children providing family centered and strength based services.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

03
If you indicated having experience working with families and children providing family centered and strength based services, was your experience obtained in a home visiting environment?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

04
Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you currently possess, or are you willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

06
What type of work environment do you work best in? Describe a time when you worked in this environment.
07
What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice?
08
Please indicate your bilingual proficiency level in Spanish.

• Non-Bilingual
• Speak Only
• Read Only
• Speak, read and write

Required Question