Lead Social Service Practitioner (CFS)

Salary : $89,044.80 - $108,388.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03281C-01
Department: Human Services-Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 03/03/2026

The Job
MENTOR AND GUIDE STAFF TO EXCELLENCE IN THE DELIVERY OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES!
Children and Family Services (CFS) is recruiting for Lead Social Service Practitioners who function as lead workers and provide diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and case management support to individual groups, children and/or families with complex health, psychosocial or economic problems. Incumbents also perform specialized social work duties, train and mentor Social Workers and lower level Social Service Practitioners, and assist Supervising Social Service Practitioners with supervisory functions. Click Here for Social Service Practitioner Job Preview Video.
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SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS/FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Candidates available for the following assignments are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation as specified in the

• Bilingual Positions
• Standby or call-back duty
• Rotating/Swing/Night Shift: CFS provides 24-hour emergency response services and operates an After Hours Response Center, which requires availability to work swing and/or night shift. Positions may be assigned to work a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule and may be eligible to receive an Evening/Night Shift Differential. Make sure to indicate a willingness to work rotating shifts, which includes weekends, on your application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance and clean driving record must be maintained. Long distance and occasional out-of-state travel may be required; applicants must be able to travel by airplane. Employees may be required to use personal vehicles.

Physical: Employees visit clients in their homes and other settings to complete risk and safety assessments. Incumbents must be able to visually assess allegations of abuse and the client's environment as mandated by the State of California. Positions require ability to lift and carry children up to fifty (50) lbs.

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
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County, which includes one year in a government child welfare agency. Equivalent experience must include performing complex social work/clinical therapy, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, in-depth clinical intervention, and treatment plans. Note: Experience as a Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner I is not considered qualifying.

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Education: A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education -OR- a Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, or child counseling, or a closely related field.

Candidates in Final Year of Master's Program: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are within 120 days of completing a qualifying degree provided they meet the minimum requirements for experience at time of application. Job offers may be made contingent upon degree completion; verification of qualifications will be required prior to hire.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess experience in training/mentoring and Safety Organized Practice in a government child welfare program.

Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes may accompany the application as supplemental information only, but are typically not considered or reviewed unless specifically requested on the job announcement. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

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 questionnaires.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email or text message. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources (@hr.sbcounty.gov OR @governmentjobs.com) and CFS (CFSRecruitment@hss.sbcounty.gov). It is highly recommended you turn on and allow Job Opportunity Text Messaging located in your account settings.
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.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, 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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing 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

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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.

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

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Master's Degree Status: Please specify if you have completed a qualifying Master's degree program or are within 120 days of completion.

• I have completed a qualifying Master's degree.
• I am within 120 days of completing a qualifying Master's degree.
• None of the above.

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Master's Degree Title: Indicate your specific Master's degree title or Master's program in progress below.

• MSW: Master's degree in Social Work/Social Welfare from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, or child counseling (MFCC/MFT program)
• Human Services
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychology
• Educational Counseling/Counseling and Guidance with LPCC coursework completed
• Educational Counseling/Counseling and Guidance
• Other closely related Master's program
• N/A - have not completed and am not currently enrolled in a qualifying Master's degree program.

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Do you have training or mentoring experience of either employees or other groups?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in mentoring, coaching, or delivering training to others in Safety Organized Practice (SOP)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience utilizing Safety Organized Practice?

• Yes
• No

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Have you previously completed Social Worker CORE training?

• Yes
• No

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If you have completed Social Worker CORE training, please provide the following information:a. Agency where CORE was completed.b. Date CORE was completed. (Month and Year)c. Email address that was used to register and attend the classes.If you have not completed CORE training, indicate "N/A"
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Lead Experience: Describe any experience you have functioning as a lead worker, such as providing case consultation, assisting with supervision, training or mentoring, particularly as it relates to child welfare and SOP. Be sure to indicate job title, employer, dates of employment, and titles of positions for which you provided supervision/training/mentoring. If you do not have any experience in this area, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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