Social Worker II

Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in social work, social welfare, human services, or one of the social or behavioral sciences?  If so, please keep reading!

The County is Santa Cruz is looking for a Social Worker II. 

Closing Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com 

Salary: $6,245 – 7,895 / Month 

THE JOB: Social Worker II is the journey level class for functions of moderate difficulty. Incumbents work with a minimum amount of supervision to carry a service caseload and to provide social services. They are required to use assessment, interviewing and counseling skills to perform moderate to complex casework services. The current positions are in the Adult Services divisions of the Human Services Department for extra-help vacancies. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancies and it may also be used to fill full time, part time, substitute, and extra-help/temporary vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational needs, upon successful completion of probation.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

One year of experience performing social service casework services comparable to a Social Worker I in Santa Cruz County OR a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in social work, social welfare, human services, or one of the social or behavioral sciences.