Salary : $111,770.77 - $135,858.08 Annually
Location : 275 Beck Ave, Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-345010-01
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Division: H&SS-Child Welfare Svcs Div
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

The Social Services Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a unit of social workers providing child protective services, dependency investigations, adoptions, licensing, information and referral, and other related social services. This role provides administrative oversight and supervision to allied medical, mental health, and substance use professional staff assigned to the unit, and performs related duties as required.

This opening is in the Child Welfare Services Division of the Health & Social Services Department. The Social Services Supervisor will oversee programs across the CWS continuum, including Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification, Permanent Placement, Adoption, and Supportive Transition, typically managing a unit of social workers and clerical staff.

The ideal candidate has extensive, direct experience in child welfare practice and operations, with a strong understanding of the complexities of CWS work, including current legislative mandates, practice frameworks, and statewide initiatives. They bring a trauma informed, equity focused leadership style, the ability to guide staff through challenging casework, and skill in implementing policy, monitoring compliance, and supporting program improvements.

The successful candidate exhibits strong leadership, adaptability, creativity, and the capacity to work collaboratively to cultivate positive and harmonious working relationships. Experience working with diverse staff and community groups, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a dedication to co-creating and sustaining a trauma-informed culture are essential to this role.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Child Welfare Services operates as a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week division responsible for the safety and well-being of children and families at all times. As such, this position requires flexibility beyond a standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, including availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation as needed to respond to emergent child safety situations. Travel may be required for court appearances, home visits, interagency coordination, training, and other business-related purposes. Candidates should be prepared to meet the demands of a fast-paced, time-sensitive service environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Either I
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university AND Seven years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider.

OR II

Possession of a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two-year graduate level counseling degree AND Five years post degree experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
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SELECTION PROCESS
8/14/2026 - Application Deadline

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date of the recruitment. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Social Services Supervisor) and the recruitment number (26-345010-01) in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

• I acknowledge

02

Which one of the education and experience criteria best qualifies you for this recruitment?

• Criteria 1 - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university AND Seven (7) years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider.
• Criteria 2 - Possession of a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two-year graduate level counseling degree AND Five (5) years post degree experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider.
• Criteria 3 - None of the above

03

Do you have Child Welfare Services experience? (Check all that apply)

• No experience
• Yes, public Social Services agency
• Yes, private Social Services agency
• Less than 5 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• More than 7 years of experience

04

The current vacancy is in Child Welfare Services. Are you interested in working in this division?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select if your Child Welfare Services experience includes any of the following: (Check all that apply)

• Assigning the work of a unit
• Coordinating the work of a unit with other units to meet department goals
• Supervising a unit of professional staff including evaluating performance
• Involvement in employee discipline or progressive discipline process
• Developing unit procedures
• Implementing unit procedures
• Reviewing staff work to ensure compliance and quality
• Providing training/coaching to unit staff
• Participating or facilitating multi-disciplinary team meetings that includes Probation, Child Welfare, Education and Behavioral Health
• None of the above

06

Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
Required Question