Social Worker Jobs in California
Social Worker jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with steady demand across county child welfare agencies, large health systems, school districts, and community mental health centers at every level from entry-level case aide through senior clinical supervisor. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the greatest concentration of openings, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles County DCFS, and UCSF Health maintain deep, ongoing hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are clinical mental health, child protective services, and medical social work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker - Extra Help
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Shasta County
Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker - Extra Help
Redding, California
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Limited Term)
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UCLA Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Limited Term)
Los Angeles, California
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BA-Social Worker - Intake - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Part Time - Day Shift
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Sharp HealthCare
BA-Social Worker - Intake - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Part Time - Day Shift
La Mesa, California
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Social Worker II (Foundation)
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City of Hope
Social Worker II (Foundation)
Lancaster, California
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Short Hour NOC Social Worker Clinician II - Mental Health 611
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Telecare Corporation
Short Hour NOC Social Worker Clinician II - Mental Health 611
Riverside, California
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Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker - Extra Help
Shasta County·Redding, California
Job functions:
$23.21 - $34.3/hr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
Assistant Social Worker: $23.21 - $29.63 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Social Worker: $26.88 - $34.30 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.
The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of 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
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.
Adult Services focuses on services to support people eighteen and older. Adult mental health services include outpatient mental health care, 24-hour crisis stabilization services for people at risk of hospitalization, 24-hour crisis line, social rehabilitation residential services, long-term placement services and referrals to local non-profit organizations that provide additional services. This branch also provides Adult Protective Services to follow-up on elder abuse reports. In-Home Supportive Services help those who need assistance with daily activities in order to remain safely in their own homes, and the Public Authority keeps a registry that helps In-Home Supportive Services recipients find a screened caregiver to provide those services. The Public Guardian helps citizens who are unable to manage their personal and financial affairs and may require guardianship or conservatorship. Mental Health Services Act administration is also housed in the Adult Services Branch.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under direction of the Social Worker Supervisor, the Extra Help Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker will complete In Home Supportive Services assessments and re-evaluations for eligible recipients. The Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker will conduct in-home assessments and reassessments to determine client eligibility and level of need for IHSS services. They will interview clients, family members, and caregivers to gather information related to functional abilities and living conditions. They will utilize state-mandated assessment tools (e.g., SOC 295, Functional Index Rankings) and develop individualized service plans and authorize appropriate hours of care. They will monitor and reassess client conditions to ensure ongoing eligibility and adequacy of services; collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service agencies; maintain accurate case records in state and county databases (e.g., CMIPS); and respond to reports of suspected abuse or neglect, making referrals to Adult Protective Services as appropriate
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be good with communication, multitasking, organizing and have the ability to maintain strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of case management experience, working with elders 60 and older and dependent adults aged 18-59 with disabilities of a physical, medical, cognitive, intellectual, or emotional nature; possess good communication skills and a compassionate attitude; maintain accurate and timely documentation and work well with a busy and often unpredictable caseload. Experience with interviewing, completing assessments and developing services plans are critical skills for this position. The successful candidate will work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services. The candidate will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and community organizations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Social Worker: This is the trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. A position in this class is distinguished from that of the next higher class of Social Worker in that the incumbent is given constant and detailed supervision in learning such items as departmental organization, social service programs, basic case study methods and casework services. As experience is gained, employees are assigned selected caseloads where consequence of error is minimal; case recommendations and casework methodology, however, continue to receive close review. In contrast, the Social Worker carries a full caseload, works with greater independence of action and normally provides case services of average to complex difficulty.
Social Worker: This is the full journey level in the professional Social Worker series. Incumbents spend a substantial part of their time on the more difficult, sensitive, and specialized services where major case decisions are made independently and where consequence of error may be significant. Advanced casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgment and creativity are required. Typical assignments include adoptions, child foster home placement, child protective services screening and intake, juvenile court case consultation and liaison, original licensing for child foster care homes, and initial assessment of adult protective services. This class is distinguished from the Senior Social Worker class in that the latter is expected to manage a difficult caseload at the highest level of skill.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assistant Social Worker: Studies and applies the principles and techniques of social work to a caseload which includes basic types of services problems; as a learner-trainee, interviews clients to ascertain the nature of their problems and develop elementary services plans; carries out the less difficult services plans under close supervision where the end result normally is a tangible service, such as employment, referral to a community center or an environmental change; makes referrals to other staff members when problems are beyond level of competence; interprets services rules, regulations, and policy to clients and the general public when within the scope of responsibility; maintains necessary casework records; attends training courses designed to further understanding of the social work processes and to increase technical competence.
Social Worker: 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Assistant Social Worker:
Knowledge of: Basic principles of individual and group behavior; the general nature of social problems calling for the general principles of public assistance policies and programs; basic public welfare programs of the Federal, State, and local levels; principles of interviewing and methodology; socio-economic conditions and trends.
Ability to: Establish rapport with clients and their families in working toward a solution for their problem; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; speak and write effectively; learn and understand the agency programs and automated systems.
Social Worker:
Knowledge of: Social casework objectives, principles, methods and caseload organization and management; the functions and services provided by a public social service agency including basic knowledge of community resources; principles of human growth and development; the laws, policies and administrative procedures of County social service programs; community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources; principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social casework.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients and their families, other employees, representatives of other public agencies and community organizations and groups; effectively use community and agency resources; utilize supervision and direction effectively to meet program goals of the department; communicate effectively in written and oral form; manage a difficult caseload; understand and explain pertinent regulations and policies; maintain current, accurate case records and use automated systems as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Social Worker:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.
Social Worker:
EITHER
Two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services;
OR
Possession of a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program;
OR
Be a registered MFCC intern with California State Board of Behavioral Science;
OR
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;
OR
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 an appropriate California driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
- Do you possess a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences? If “Yes,” please list the courses and number of college units per class. If “No,” please type “N/A”.
- I acknowledge that if I have a bachelor’s degree, but I did not list the courses and number of college units that meet the 30-unit requirement requested above, my application will not move forward in the screening process.
-
Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services? If
“Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, and job duties. If “No,” please type “N/A”. - Do you possess a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program?
- Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County? If “Yes,” please provide details including employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” please type “N/A”.
- I acknowledge this position requires an appropriate California driver's license.
- I understand this is an extra help position with no benefits.
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 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.
- As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
- Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on September 18, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “see attached resume and/or cover letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Shasta County
Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker - Extra Help
Redding, California
New 18h ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$23.21 - $34.3/hr
Master's degree
Job Description
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2026, AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
Assistant Social Worker: $23.21 - $29.63 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Social Worker: $26.88 - $34.30 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.
The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of 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
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.
Adult Services focuses on services to support people eighteen and older. Adult mental health services include outpatient mental health care, 24-hour crisis stabilization services for people at risk of hospitalization, 24-hour crisis line, social rehabilitation residential services, long-term placement services and referrals to local non-profit organizations that provide additional services. This branch also provides Adult Protective Services to follow-up on elder abuse reports. In-Home Supportive Services help those who need assistance with daily activities in order to remain safely in their own homes, and the Public Authority keeps a registry that helps In-Home Supportive Services recipients find a screened caregiver to provide those services. The Public Guardian helps citizens who are unable to manage their personal and financial affairs and may require guardianship or conservatorship. Mental Health Services Act administration is also housed in the Adult Services Branch.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under direction of the Social Worker Supervisor, the Extra Help Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker will complete In Home Supportive Services assessments and re-evaluations for eligible recipients. The Assistant Social Worker/Social Worker will conduct in-home assessments and reassessments to determine client eligibility and level of need for IHSS services. They will interview clients, family members, and caregivers to gather information related to functional abilities and living conditions. They will utilize state-mandated assessment tools (e.g., SOC 295, Functional Index Rankings) and develop individualized service plans and authorize appropriate hours of care. They will monitor and reassess client conditions to ensure ongoing eligibility and adequacy of services; collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service agencies; maintain accurate case records in state and county databases (e.g., CMIPS); and respond to reports of suspected abuse or neglect, making referrals to Adult Protective Services as appropriate
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Health & Human Services Agency of Shasta County is committed to providing fair and equal access to services. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be good with communication, multitasking, organizing and have the ability to maintain strong interpersonal skills.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of case management experience, working with elders 60 and older and dependent adults aged 18-59 with disabilities of a physical, medical, cognitive, intellectual, or emotional nature; possess good communication skills and a compassionate attitude; maintain accurate and timely documentation and work well with a busy and often unpredictable caseload. Experience with interviewing, completing assessments and developing services plans are critical skills for this position. The successful candidate will work within a community setting and effectively use appropriate resources and services. The candidate will also be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, and community organizations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Social Worker: This is the trainee class in the professional Social Worker series. A position in this class is distinguished from that of the next higher class of Social Worker in that the incumbent is given constant and detailed supervision in learning such items as departmental organization, social service programs, basic case study methods and casework services. As experience is gained, employees are assigned selected caseloads where consequence of error is minimal; case recommendations and casework methodology, however, continue to receive close review. In contrast, the Social Worker carries a full caseload, works with greater independence of action and normally provides case services of average to complex difficulty.
Social Worker: This is the full journey level in the professional Social Worker series. Incumbents spend a substantial part of their time on the more difficult, sensitive, and specialized services where major case decisions are made independently and where consequence of error may be significant. Advanced casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgment and creativity are required. Typical assignments include adoptions, child foster home placement, child protective services screening and intake, juvenile court case consultation and liaison, original licensing for child foster care homes, and initial assessment of adult protective services. This class is distinguished from the Senior Social Worker class in that the latter is expected to manage a difficult caseload at the highest level of skill.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assistant Social Worker: Studies and applies the principles and techniques of social work to a caseload which includes basic types of services problems; as a learner-trainee, interviews clients to ascertain the nature of their problems and develop elementary services plans; carries out the less difficult services plans under close supervision where the end result normally is a tangible service, such as employment, referral to a community center or an environmental change; makes referrals to other staff members when problems are beyond level of competence; interprets services rules, regulations, and policy to clients and the general public when within the scope of responsibility; maintains necessary casework records; attends training courses designed to further understanding of the social work processes and to increase technical competence.
Social Worker: 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Assistant Social Worker:
Knowledge of: Basic principles of individual and group behavior; the general nature of social problems calling for the general principles of public assistance policies and programs; basic public welfare programs of the Federal, State, and local levels; principles of interviewing and methodology; socio-economic conditions and trends.
Ability to: Establish rapport with clients and their families in working toward a solution for their problem; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; speak and write effectively; learn and understand the agency programs and automated systems.
Social Worker:
Knowledge of: Social casework objectives, principles, methods and caseload organization and management; the functions and services provided by a public social service agency including basic knowledge of community resources; principles of human growth and development; the laws, policies and administrative procedures of County social service programs; community organization and the social problems calling for the use of public and private community resources; principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social casework.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients and their families, other employees, representatives of other public agencies and community organizations and groups; effectively use community and agency resources; utilize supervision and direction effectively to meet program goals of the department; communicate effectively in written and oral form; manage a difficult caseload; understand and explain pertinent regulations and policies; maintain current, accurate case records and use automated systems as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Assistant Social Worker:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.
Social Worker:
EITHER
Two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services;
OR
Possession of a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program;
OR
Be a registered MFCC intern with California State Board of Behavioral Science;
OR
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;
OR
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 an appropriate California driver’s license.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
- Do you possess a bachelor's degree, including thirty (30) semester college units in social welfare, social/human services, sociology, or other behavioral sciences? If “Yes,” please list the courses and number of college units per class. If “No,” please type “N/A”.
- I acknowledge that if I have a bachelor’s degree, but I did not list the courses and number of college units that meet the 30-unit requirement requested above, my application will not move forward in the screening process.
-
Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing professional social casework services? If
“Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, job titles, and job duties. If “No,” please type “N/A”. - Do you possess a master's degree in social work or a master's degree from a two-year counseling program?
- Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing social casework services in child or adult protective services comparable to an Assistant Social Worker in Shasta County? If “Yes,” please provide details including employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” please type “N/A”.
- I acknowledge this position requires an appropriate California driver's license.
- I understand this is an extra help position with no benefits.
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 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.
- As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
- Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on September 18, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “see attached resume and/or cover letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
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Who's Hiring
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across California.
- Active California LCSW, LMSW, or ASW registration with the California BBS required
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
- Experience with mandated reporting requirements under California law
- Proficiency in documentation systems such as CWS/CMS or county-specific case management platforms
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish strongly preferred for Los Angeles and Central Valley positions
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based roles
Social Worker Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social worker in California?
To become a licensed social worker in California, you must earn a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and register with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. After completing the required supervised hours under an LCSW, you sit for the California Law and Ethics Exam and the ASWB Clinical Exam to obtain your LCSW. Entry-level roles are available to graduates working as Associate Clinical Social Workers while accumulating their supervised hours.
Which companies hire social workers in California?
Employers hiring social workers in California right now include Collage Rehabilitation Partners, Sutter Health, and Premier Home health Providers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's scale of county government, integrated health systems, and nonprofit community organizations means openings appear across a wider range of employer types than most other states.
Which California cities have the most social worker jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most social worker openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco generate the bulk of postings because of their large county DCFS departments, major health systems, and dense nonprofit sectors, while San Diego's military population and VA presence creates steady demand for veterans services and behavioral health social workers.
Are there remote social worker jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in desk-based fields because much of the work is community-facing or requires in-person assessment. About 43% of social worker openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in care coordination, utilization review, or telehealth behavioral health services rather than direct child welfare or field-based case management roles.
How can I get hired as a social worker in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for social worker trainee or social worker I positions within California county human services departments, which are structured for candidates still completing supervised hours. LA County DCFS, the County of San Diego, and Santa Clara County regularly post trainee-level roles. Graduates registered as Associate Clinical Social Workers with the California BBS are eligible to apply, and prior work as a case manager, behavioral health technician, or family support specialist strengthens your application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs in California?
You can find and apply to social worker jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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