County of Marin
Social Service Worker II, Bilingual (Fixed Term) –Behavioral Health Bridge Housi
County of Marin, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
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b>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well‑being, safety and self‑sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
b>Social Service Worker II, Bilingual The County of Marin Health & Human Services Department (HHS) seeks a Social Service Worker II, Bilingual to join the Division of Homelessness and Coordinated Care, with a dotted‑line relationship to the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division. This fixed‑term position, funded through the Department of Health Care Services’ Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) grant, is approved through June 30, 2027.
The Social Service Worker II, Bilingual will engage individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions, including serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorders (SUD). The incumbent will independently manage a caseload and provide housing navigation, case management, and stabilization services to help participants obtain and retain permanent housing.
Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing case plans, assisting with housing applications and move‑ins, supporting tenancy and landlord relationships, connecting participants to resources and benefits, and maintaining accurate documentation.
This position plays a key role in Marin County’s strategy to reduce homelessness and improve behavioral health outcomes by ensuring that housing is recognized as the foundation for recovery and wellness.
b>Fixed‑Term This is a fixed‑term position. The position is budgeted through June 30, 2027. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position.
b>Bilingual Testing / Certification The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
b>Our Highly Qualified Candidate The ideal candidate is a skilled social services professional with experience in housing navigation, case management, and supporting individuals with behavioral health needs who are experiencing homelessness. The successful candidate brings:
Knowledge of social work principles, behavioral health conditions, housing programs, and landlord/tenant rights.
Skills in engagement, motivational interviewing, case planning, and collaboration with landlords, service providers, and community partners.
Ability to manage a complex caseload independently, conduct home visits, and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Cultural humility and the capacity to build trust with individuals from diverse socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds.
A commitment to helping people achieve housing stability as a foundation for health and recovery.
The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, resilience, and strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across systems to support participants on their path from homelessness to housing stability.
b>Qualifications
Either a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Master’s degree in a two‑year counseling program by the time of appointment, or possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with coursework related to the field and four years of journey‑level social casework experience of which two years were in adult social services at a level comparable to the County's classes of Social Service Worker I or Social Service Worker I – Bilingual.
Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in the designated second language is required.
b>Minimum Qualifications
Either possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Master’s degree in a two‑year counseling program by the time of appointment, or possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with coursework related to the field and four years of journey‑level social casework experience of which two years were in adult social services at a level comparable to the County's classes of Social Service Worker I or Social Service Worker I – Bilingual.
Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in the designated second language is required.
b>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
b>LiveScan Special requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
b>Disaster Service Workers All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker‑related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
b>For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens at
sarah.githens@marincounty.gov . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
b>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well‑being, safety and self‑sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
b>Social Service Worker II, Bilingual The County of Marin Health & Human Services Department (HHS) seeks a Social Service Worker II, Bilingual to join the Division of Homelessness and Coordinated Care, with a dotted‑line relationship to the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division. This fixed‑term position, funded through the Department of Health Care Services’ Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) grant, is approved through June 30, 2027.
The Social Service Worker II, Bilingual will engage individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious behavioral health conditions, including serious mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorders (SUD). The incumbent will independently manage a caseload and provide housing navigation, case management, and stabilization services to help participants obtain and retain permanent housing.
Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing case plans, assisting with housing applications and move‑ins, supporting tenancy and landlord relationships, connecting participants to resources and benefits, and maintaining accurate documentation.
This position plays a key role in Marin County’s strategy to reduce homelessness and improve behavioral health outcomes by ensuring that housing is recognized as the foundation for recovery and wellness.
b>Fixed‑Term This is a fixed‑term position. The position is budgeted through June 30, 2027. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position.
b>Bilingual Testing / Certification The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
b>Our Highly Qualified Candidate The ideal candidate is a skilled social services professional with experience in housing navigation, case management, and supporting individuals with behavioral health needs who are experiencing homelessness. The successful candidate brings:
Knowledge of social work principles, behavioral health conditions, housing programs, and landlord/tenant rights.
Skills in engagement, motivational interviewing, case planning, and collaboration with landlords, service providers, and community partners.
Ability to manage a complex caseload independently, conduct home visits, and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Cultural humility and the capacity to build trust with individuals from diverse socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds.
A commitment to helping people achieve housing stability as a foundation for health and recovery.
The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, resilience, and strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across systems to support participants on their path from homelessness to housing stability.
b>Qualifications
Either a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Master’s degree in a two‑year counseling program by the time of appointment, or possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with coursework related to the field and four years of journey‑level social casework experience of which two years were in adult social services at a level comparable to the County's classes of Social Service Worker I or Social Service Worker I – Bilingual.
Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in the designated second language is required.
b>Minimum Qualifications
Either possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Master’s degree in a two‑year counseling program by the time of appointment, or possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with coursework related to the field and four years of journey‑level social casework experience of which two years were in adult social services at a level comparable to the County's classes of Social Service Worker I or Social Service Worker I – Bilingual.
Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in the designated second language is required.
b>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
b>LiveScan Special requirements: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
b>Disaster Service Workers All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker‑related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
b>For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens at
sarah.githens@marincounty.gov . #J-18808-Ljbffr