Posting number: 2026-00191
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Division: Child, Youth and Family
Job classification: Social Worker Supervisor I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Miscellaneous, Counseling, Community and Social Services
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Social Worker Supervisor I at the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill this vacancy as well as future positions within the County as they arise. The work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with mandatory rotational afterhours standby duty. Upon approval telecommuting may be available after initial training period for a maximum of two (2) days per week.
The Yolo County Public Guardian program operates within the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Branch. The Public Guardian serves as the court-appointed conservator for Yolo County residents who lack the capacity to manage their own affairs and who have no one else willing and able to act in that role.
The incumbent will supervise case-carrying Public Guardian staff as well as support staff, reviews workloads and quality of work and evaluates staff performance, assigns cases, assists in creating policy and procedure, conducts trainings, tracks and assesses data outcomes for the program and develops and implements programmatical changes as needed, addresses concerns of conservatees, community, and others, carries a small caseload of complex cases, investigates conservatorship referrals, testifies in court regarding conservatorship, and provides after hours standby duty on a rotational basis.
The ideal candidate:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews and supervises the work and performance of a Social Services staff unit engaged in providing a variety of social services; performs other related duties as assigned.
Social Worker Supervisor I This class is the first level of supervision for workers performing social service functions including information and referral services, adult protective services, out-of-home care services, in-home supportive services, and GAIN services.
Positions in this class are distinguished from those in Social Worker Supervisor II class in that incumbents in the latter class are required to possess an advanced degree and are required to supervise staff with advanced degrees and/or those who perform the more complex level of social service assignments.
Some positions may require the performance of different essential or other duties depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A major in social work, social or behavioral sciences, social or human services, counseling or a closely related field is preferred; AND
Experience: Two (2) years experience as an entry level social worker in a public sector social service agency; OR one (1) year experience as a journey level social worker in a public sector social service agency; OR one (1) year public or private sector experience as a first line supervisor overseeing subordinate staff for general clerical or service delivery activities.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of: principles and techniques of supervision, training and consultation; social casework methods of interviewing and recording; functions of public social welfare programs; casework concepts; available resources in the community for referral or utilization in order to enhance social service programs; geriatrics and the aging process; medications and their effects and use; laws relating to elder abuse.
Ability to: plan, organize, assign, directly supervise and evaluate the work of others; organize and present oral and written reports concisely and clearly; develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with departmental staff, the general public, other agencies and community organizations and resource agencies; analyze situations accurately and sensitively and adopt effective courses of action, understand, analyze, interpret and implement complex policies, rules, regulations, and statutes; train and develop staff; establish appropriate program goals and objectives; plan, schedule and conduct individual and group meetings; develop and write policies and procedures to meet statutory and regulatory requirements; drive a car.
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:
All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant's name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8600.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Established in 1850, Yolo County is a general law county governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors and dedicated to serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of the region. Located in Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, the County provides a broad range of services that promote public health and safety, environmental stewardship, economic stability, and social well-being. Through responsible governance, fiscal integrity, and strategic planning, Yolo County strives to preserve its agricultural heritage while supporting sustainable growth and an equitable quality of life for all communities within its jurisdiction.
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