Social Worker 3 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $68,352.00 - $83,076.00 Annually
Location : Health and Human Services, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Number: 25-2600054
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Adult and Child Protective Services
Opening Date: 09/26/2025
Bargaining Unit: YCEA - 4
Job Summary
The ideal candidate:

• Forward-thinking mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and community well-being.
• Ability to deliver competent, responsible, and ethical services to clients and residents.
• Passion for being a catalyst in building a healthy, safe, and thriving community.
• Approachable and personable, able to build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proactive problem solver, comfortable navigating and addressing challenges in a complex and evolving work environment.
• Skilled in structured decision-making practices that promote consistency, accountability, and fairness.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with team members, clients, and community partners.
• Deep commitment to the safety, protection, and well-being of children and adults, with a focus on engagement, prevention, and early intervention.

SALARY:
Social Worker III: $5,696 - $6,266/Monthly (DOE)
Social Worker III Master's: $6,293 - $6,923/Monthly (DOE)
Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications the County reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures:
Education and Experience:
Social Worker III
MINIMUM: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in behavioral or social sciences, psychology, social work, or related field and two (2) years of case management experience equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker I.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, two (2) years case management experience equivalent to the County's class of Social Worker II.
Social Worker III - Master's Level
MINIMUM: In addition to the minimum for the Social Worker III, Master's degree from an accredited college in a related field and successful completion of the CDSS core training program pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16206.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Master of Social Work (MSW) or a Master's degree from a two year marriage family, child counseling program (MFCC).
Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment.
• In accordance with the Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16206, successfully complete the CDSS core training program within one year of appointment; and subsequent CDSS core training program within two years of appointment.
• Complete continuing education training hours as required.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Work on call and respond to emergency situations during weekends, holidays and other off-hours shifts.
• Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

About Health and Human Services:
The Yuba County Health and Human Services Department provides a wide array of services through a diverse system of holistic programs. Employees, numbering about 300, are responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and delivering a continuum of these services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the community. There are several major divisions within the department including: Adult Services; Child Welfare Services; Public Assistance; Employment Services; Housing and Integrated Services; Public Health; Veterans Services; Special Investigations Division; and Finance and Administration. The department is committed to its vision of a healthy and thriving community by improving the overall well-being of our residents, valuing employees and encouraging a healthy work/life balance. The Health and Human Services Department offers flexible work schedules.
This position is represented by the Yuba County Employees' Association (YCEA).
For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click
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Click to review Frequently Asked Questions about the Recruitment Process.RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:• Supplemental Questionnaire• Phone Screening• One-Way Video Interview• Performance Exam• In-Box Exercise• Qualifications Appraisal Panel• Written Exam • Speed Interview• Appraisal Panel• Personal History Statement (Pre-Review)• Department Interviews

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant recruitment details, including the steps of the recruitment and selection process for this competitive recruitment.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR APPLICATION BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE:
• COMPLETED YUBA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
• ANY DIPLOMAS AND UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• COPIES OF RELATED CERTIFICATIONS
WHILE YOU MAY INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS A RESUME, CV, CERTIFICATIONS, OR LICENSES RELEVANT TO THE POSITION, PORTFOLIO, REFERENCES, TRAINING DOCUMENTS, OR COVER LETTER, THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR COMPLETING THE COUNTY'S OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH/ON YOUR APPLICATION

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant document requirements for this recruitment. I understand that all required documents must be attached to my application by the filing deadline and that supplemental materials do not replace the requirement to complete the County's official application in full, including listing relevant experience and providing proof of education.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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This supplemental questionnaire is an integral part of the selection process. Your answers to these questions will be thoroughly evaluated in order to determine the most suitably qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. It is important that responses be as detailed as possible. A resume may be submitted but will NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed supplemental questionnaire.NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ELIMINATE YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING CONSIDERED FURTHER IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.Please describe in detail your experience as it relates to the position of Social Worker in child welfare services. Please include previous job titles and general duties.
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Please detail your experience with face-to-face interviews where you had to build rapport to gather information.
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Describe your experience in preparing detailed and complex documents for use in court, in addition to testifying in court.
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Describe in detail your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. What was your role and contribution to that team?
Required Question