Protective Services Worker
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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 Saturday, April 20, 2024. Job offers will be made at time of interview.
HOURLY RATES AND PREMIUMS Positions may be eligible for bilingual premium depending on assignment.
Future Salary Increases
** July 2024 – 2.93% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 0.18% Market Increase)
This position is eligible for appointment at step 3, $ 69,763.20 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.
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 bachelors degree or higher in social work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency
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2. A bachelors 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 childrens 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 drivers 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 masters degree, as mandated by the State of California.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
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Job Offer and Background Process: Day of interview.
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Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
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Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current employees may be exempt from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a two (2) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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