Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker Job at County of Shasta in California

Overview

THIS RECRUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT, FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF SHASTA COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2025

FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2025 AT 12:00 PM

Salary Information

Assistant Social Worker: $3,868 - $4,937 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $22.31 - $28.48 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Social Worker: $4,478 - $5,715 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $25.84 - $32.97 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases. See Shasta County personnel page for MOUs.

About Shasta County

Shasta County offers the amenities of a large city with a comfortable small-town atmosphere, natural beauty, affordable housing, good schools, recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life.

About the Department

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve health and well-being. HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and Administration Services. HHSA provides services to meet basic needs and protect health and safety.

Adult Services focuses on issues affecting people aged 18 and older, including outpatient and crisis services, In-Home Supportive Services, Public Guardian, and related programs. Mental Health Services Act administration is also housed in Adult Services.

About the Position

Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Coordinator and Senior Social Worker, the Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker manages cases for Medi-Cal recipients who qualify for specialty mental health services. The role handles a substantial caseload, works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and provides information about services, makes referrals, and performs other duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Assistant Social Worker is the trainee class in the professional Social Worker series and operates under constant and detailed supervision as skills develop. A Social Worker carries a full caseload with greater independence, handling more complex cases.

Social Worker is the full journey level, handling difficult cases with a high degree of independence and requiring advanced casework skills and program knowledge.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, multitasking, organizing, and interpersonal skills; experience in case management (preferably specialty mental health); ability to maintain accurate documentation; and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, respect and excellence. A two-year minimum in case management is preferred, with emphasis on community resources and rehabilitative skills.

Critical skills include interviewing, teaching rehabilitative skills, and developing care plans within a community setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Social Worker: Possession of a bachelor’s degree, including 30 semester units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.

Social Worker: Two (2) years of professional social casework experience, or a master’s degree in social work or a master’s degree from a two-year counseling program, or being a registered MFCC intern, or a bachelor’s degree with 30 units plus two years of experience as an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County, or two years of experience in child/adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County.

OR

Two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in accordance with the County’s requirements.

Special Requirement

• Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license.

Supplemental Questions

1. Do you possess a bachelor’s degree with 30 semester units in designated fields? If yes, list courses and units. If no, type N/A.
2. Certification acknowledgement regarding 30-unit requirement (Yes/No).
3. Two years of paraprofessional social casework experience? Provide details if Yes; N/A if No.
4. Two years of professional social casework experience? Provide details if Yes; N/A if No.
5. Do you possess a master’s degree in social work or two-year counseling master’s program? Yes/No
6. Are you a registered MFCC intern? Yes/No
7. Two years of social casework in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker? Yes/No
8. Do you possess an appropriate California driver’s license? Yes/No

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands describe the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Typical conditions include standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and vision requirements. Work may include exposure to weather, fumes, and unsanitary conditions. Noise level is usually moderate.

Other Considerations

• Direct deposit required for all new employees.
• Some positions require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Background investigation and criminal history check are part of the selection process; fingerprinting may be used. A medical examination including drug/alcohol testing may follow a conditional offer.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. Visit the E-Verify poster page for details. If no internet, contact Personnel for a flyer.
• County employees may be required to respond as disaster workers during emergencies.
• This classification is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Employees of California – Professional Unit and CalPERS retirement programs. Details available on the County website.

Closing notes Shasta County is an equal opportunity employer. Applications may be submitted online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements for accommodations can be made by contacting the Personnel Office. Shasta County participates in the California Fair Chance Act. Family of veteran benefits is included.

Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515