Protective Services Worker

Join our team of dedicated professionals and help make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. The County of San Diego is currently hiring qualified candidates for the position of PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKER. Interviews will be held on February 1, 2025.  Job offers will be made at time of interview.  
 

Protective Services Workers are responsible for investigating and evaluating allegations of abuse or neglect, recommending protective program placement, and providing casework for children and families who are active to Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB). Upon appointment, incumbents participate in a training academy administered by CFWB and work under immediate supervision. As knowledge and competency are gained, incumbents work under general supervision and are expected to perform the full range of investigation, casework, and intervention services in protective services programs. 

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
1. A bachelor's degree or higher in social work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency;

OR

2. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 24 units in the social or behavioral sciences, AND, one (1) year of work experience or two (2) semesters of supervised internship experience in a family or children's services agency or related public or private agency performing duties of supervision, treatment, social work, or protective services to children.

For a complete job description of Protective Services Worker including examples of qualifying education and experience, essential duties, working conditions, etc., please click here.
 

Notes:
If you are currently enrolled in a college or university and have completed the requirement, but have not yet received your degree, please attach your transcript and a letter of completion from your college or university to your application.
 

1) Applicants must provide a copy of degree, transcripts (official or unofficial), letter of completion, or certificate of foreign equivalency at time of application. Documentation must reflect completion of degree.  Transcripts that have been cut and pasted into a Word document will not be accepted.

2) A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment.  Employees in this class are required to use their personal vehicle.

3) Some assignments may require possession of a current passport to travel outside the United States.
 

4) Some positions in these classes perform duties that require the possession of a master's degree, as mandated by the State of California.