Social Worker Job at County of Shasta in Redding

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with the community to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of Shasta County residents. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized Administration Services. HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill, and those without resources look to HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety.

The Behavioral Health & Social Services Branch is dedicated to improving the well-being of our community through comprehensive mental health services and essential social services to adults, children, and families. By integrating both behavioral health and social support services, we strive to build a healthier community by ensuring individuals have the resources they need to achieve stability and wholeness.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direction, to carry a service caseload and to provide social services; to conduct social studies and develop service plans which may include the need for specialized social services; to provide information about available services and to arrange for referral of clients to appropriate departmental or community human services resources; and to do other work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries a caseload of the more difficult types of social service cases involving individualized treatment and specialized advanced application of casework methods and skills; diagnoses client problems and follows through with the more difficult treatment plans with a high degree of independence; interviews clients in office or home to assess needs for service; explains the optional and mandatory nature of social services programs; interprets State, County and departmental rules, regulations and policies to individuals and groups; responds to requests for information and makes referrals to appropriate workers or departments; gathers, maintains and disseminates current information on community resources; prepares reports, case records and correspondence; as an additional duty, incumbents may function in a lead capacity and assist with casework consultation and training for other social workers; assists in developing and implementing unit policies and procedures; acts in the absence of the supervisor or as designated in assigning cases and reviewing and approving case decisions; attends meetings and does related work as needed.

In Adult Services: Undertakes a caseload of elderly clients to identify mental, physical and economic abilities and limitations which affect capacity for independent and/or family living; conducts initial in-depth client assessments covering psychological, social, rehabilitation and environmental conditions; makes home visits and evaluates needs and makes referrals to other agencies and services as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either

• Two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services;
• Possession of a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program;
• Be a registered MFCC intern with California State Board of Behavioral Science;
• Possession of a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology or other behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County;
• Possession of a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

1. Do you have paid/unpaid experience providing services to vulnerable elders, dependent adults, children, or adults with a mental health diagnosis? Yes/No
2. If yes, list duties performed, number of years and organization. If no, type “N/A”.
3. Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services? Yes/No. If yes, provide details.
4. Do you possess a master\'s degree in social work or a master\'s degree from a two-year counseling program? Yes/No. If yes, indicate degree and institution. If no, type “N/A”.
5. Are you a registered MFCC intern with California State Board of Behavioral Science? Yes/No. If yes, provide registration number.
6. Do you possess a bachelor\'s degree with 30 units in behavioral sciences? Yes/No. If yes, indicate degree and college; list courses/units.
7. I acknowledge that if I have a bachelor\'s degree but did not list the required courses/units, my application will not move forward. Yes/No
8. Do you possess two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County? Yes/No
9. Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services in Shasta County? Yes/No
10. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver\'s license. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Exposure to unsanitary conditions, e.g., spoiled foods, feces, urine, and disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Background checks are required as part of the selection process, including a criminal history check (fingerprints). The resulting report will be evaluated with other information.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit the E-Verify site. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel for a flyer.

• Shasta County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing date: Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2025. A resume or cover letter may be included but does not substitute for a completed application. Applications will be screened, and best-qualified candidates will be invited to oral and/or written examinations. Veterans\' Credit may apply as described in the job posting.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements for accommodations may be made by contacting the Personnel Office by the filing deadline.