Solano County
At Solano County, our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
Solano County is currently recruiting for Social Worker III.
This recruitment will be used to fill positions in Health & Social Services and the Probation Department as vacancies occur.
THE POSITION
In the Child Welfare Services Division, (CWS), Social Worker IIIs work under consultative supervision and independently perform casework duties involving legally mandated matters affecting children.
Assignments are often characterized by specialized casework, time limitations and responsibility imposed by the legal system in a wide range of highly sensitive investigations and interventions required by life threatening circumstances. The ideal candidate has experience and/or specialized education/training in preparation for work in Child Welfare Services. CWS is a 24-hour operation, and work hours vary depending on situations and business needs. This position requires travel by vehicle or air, including travel across state lines and to locations throughout the country, to perform job duties. In addition, work outside of the standard Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule is required and may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by business needs. Solano Child Welfare Services' Vision is to build a restorative agency that leads with empathy, listens with curiosity, responds to challenges with creativity and evolves into a trauma-responsive, healing environment where its staff thrive, feel competent and are provided the resources to support the restoration of families and protection of children. In pursuit of their vision, the CWS Leadership team pledges to cultivate a workplace culture that is reflective of the following core values and behaviors: Ownership, Collaboration, Communication, Receptivity and Consistency. In the Older & Disabled Adult Services Division
Our Social Worker IIIs work in Adult Protective Services with vulnerable seniors and dependent adults who may be victims of abuse. Social Workers investigate the allegations of abuse, determine the validity of the allegation and create service plans to promote safety of the victim and mitigate further abuse. In Employment & Eligibility Services
Social Worker IIIs are responsible for case managing clients who are homeless. They assist clients in securing stable housing by assessing their needs, identifying available resources, and providing guidance throughout the process. In the Probation Department
Social Worker IIIs are an integral part of the Probation team. Working alongside Probation Officers and other professional staff, the SWIII helps promote community safety by providing support and services to youth or adult justice involved individuals and/or their families. Impact the community in a positive way!
The Probation Department safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims. Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Two years of experience equivalent to the Social Worker II in Solano County. Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science. AND Three years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two-year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. AND Two years of experience performing social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. SELECTION PROCESS 4/14/25– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. 6/30/25– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for second application review. 8/14/25– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) within five calendar days of submission of application, or by the application review date. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
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In the Child Welfare Services Division, (CWS), Social Worker IIIs work under consultative supervision and independently perform casework duties involving legally mandated matters affecting children.
Assignments are often characterized by specialized casework, time limitations and responsibility imposed by the legal system in a wide range of highly sensitive investigations and interventions required by life threatening circumstances. The ideal candidate has experience and/or specialized education/training in preparation for work in Child Welfare Services. CWS is a 24-hour operation, and work hours vary depending on situations and business needs. This position requires travel by vehicle or air, including travel across state lines and to locations throughout the country, to perform job duties. In addition, work outside of the standard Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule is required and may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by business needs. Solano Child Welfare Services' Vision is to build a restorative agency that leads with empathy, listens with curiosity, responds to challenges with creativity and evolves into a trauma-responsive, healing environment where its staff thrive, feel competent and are provided the resources to support the restoration of families and protection of children. In pursuit of their vision, the CWS Leadership team pledges to cultivate a workplace culture that is reflective of the following core values and behaviors: Ownership, Collaboration, Communication, Receptivity and Consistency. In the Older & Disabled Adult Services Division
Our Social Worker IIIs work in Adult Protective Services with vulnerable seniors and dependent adults who may be victims of abuse. Social Workers investigate the allegations of abuse, determine the validity of the allegation and create service plans to promote safety of the victim and mitigate further abuse. In Employment & Eligibility Services
Social Worker IIIs are responsible for case managing clients who are homeless. They assist clients in securing stable housing by assessing their needs, identifying available resources, and providing guidance throughout the process. In the Probation Department
Social Worker IIIs are an integral part of the Probation team. Working alongside Probation Officers and other professional staff, the SWIII helps promote community safety by providing support and services to youth or adult justice involved individuals and/or their families. Impact the community in a positive way!
The Probation Department safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims. Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Two years of experience equivalent to the Social Worker II in Solano County. Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with coursework that has preferably included thirty (30) semester units in social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, gerontology, vocational guidance or other related behavioral science. AND Three years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two-year graduate level counseling degree emphasizing marriage, family and child counseling, gerontology, or clinical psychology. AND Two years of experience performing social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider. SELECTION PROCESS 4/14/25– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. 6/30/25– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for second application review. 8/14/25– 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) within five calendar days of submission of application, or by the application review date. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
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