Social Service Practitioner II - III (DPH)

The Job

The Department of Public Health (DPH), Black Infant Health (BIH) program is recruiting for Social Service Practitioner II-III (SSP II-III) who will provide professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and case management to support pregnant and postpartum birthing individuals and/or their families with complex health, psychological, or economic problems. SSP II-III perform enhanced case management services in office, clinic, and home settings. They play a large role in assisting the families through the transition of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Additionally, they provide support group services; work closely with pediatricians, public health nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and other community personnel.

Vacancies exist in Fontana and San Bernardino. Indicate your availability for each location in the supplemental questionnaire.

ABOUT BLACK INFANT HEALTH

Within a culturally affirming environment and honoring the unique history of the Black birthing population, the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program uses a group-based approach with complementary client-centered case management to help women develop life skills, learn strategies for reducing stress and build social support. BIH participants participate in weekly group sessions, supported by one-to-one case management designed to help access their own strengths and set health-promoting goals for themselves and their babies.

For more detailed information, refer to the Social Service Practitioner II and Social Service Practitioner III job descriptions.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT/ADVANCEMENT


The DPH offers a competitive salary and benefits package and rewards dedicated employees with long-term service commitment to the County. SSP may be hired at the following levels and advance within the series according to criteria established on Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Work Schedule/Environment: Typical work schedule ranges from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional weekend and/or evening assignments. Employees may be required to visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete biopsychosocial assessments.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option A: A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Option B: A Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, or child counseling, or a closely related field, -AND- either 500 hours of supervised clinical internship, -or- one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a journey-level Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. ( Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying, and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a journey-level Social Worker II on the application.)

Option C: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND one (1) year of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. ( Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)

Option D: Bachelor's degree in gerontology, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, social/human services, anthropology, cultural and gender studies, human development, or criminal justice AND two (2) years of casework experience equivalent to a Social Worker II in San Bernardino County. ( Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not qualifying and should be clearly distinguished from experience as a Social Worker II on the application.)

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with multidisciplinary medical teams, conducting support and educational groups for parents and children, and working in a medical, Public Health, CCS, or Children and Family Services (CFS) environment are highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess socio-cultural experiences comparable to the population served, along with knowledge and respect of the values and beliefs of Black/African-American women and the Black/African-American community; fully embrace and support the BIH Governing Concepts of cultural competence, client-centered, strength-based, and cognitive skill building approaches; possess knowledge of women’s health, including prenatal and post-partum mental health; be knowledgeable of the life course perspective, infant behavior and development, and local community and social service resources; demonstrate sound communication, counseling, group facilitation and interpersonal skills, along with critical thinking and problem solving skills; posses administrative skills such as report writing, appointment scheduling, case management, and computer use, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, while adhering the program productivity standards.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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