Salary : $64,116.00 - $113,232.00 Annually
Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
There is one position available that can be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
What's this Job All About?
This supervisory position oversees all social workers assigned to the child welfare program and covers all services components, emergency response, family reunification, family maintenance and permanent plan. The position also provides general oversight of ancillary programs such as Resource Family Approval, Interstate Compact on the Placement Children, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and the Indian Child Welfare Act.

At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule. Also, the County is currently exploring remote work options of 1-2 days per week (depending on position) upon completion of probation period. This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs.

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Social Worker Supervisor I
Incumbents in the Social Worker Supervisor I classification generally receive direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. A Social Worker Supervisor I, supervises a variety of Social Workers, clerical and technical staff, but does not supervise employees in the Social Worker IV classification.

Social Worker Supervisor IISocial Worker Supervisor II receives direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. Social Worker Supervisor II incumbents provide direct supervision to lower level Social Workers including Social Worker IV.

Qualifications

Social Worker Supervisor I
Three (3) years of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management duties* in a Social Worker II classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county.

Substitution: One year of graduate work in social work or counseling may substitute for one year of the required experience.

OR

One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey level social work case management duties in a Social Worker III classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county.
Social Worker Supervisor II
One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties comparable to the Social Worker III or Social Worker IV classification.

AND

A master's degree in Social Work or a master's degree from a two (2) year counseling program**.

*Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management, such as: assessment, evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload, monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan, modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.
**Qualifying master's degrees from a two - year counseling program are those that include a course of study with emphasis in vocational rehabilitation, family or marriage counseling, gerontology, or a closely related field. Qualifying two-year counseling degree programs must have included an internship or supervised fieldwork and completion of approximately 45 semester or 67 quarter units of graduate level courses. Completion of all of the requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license program may be substituted upon submission of verifying proof.
OTHER INFORMATION
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's License. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

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Email the Human Resources Department at or call 530-458-0420.

Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
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Describe any training or experience you have in working with social services including but not limited to child welfare, adult protective services, families, etc.
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Describe your training and/or experience supervising staff.
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Describe your understanding of the most common problems, needs, attitudes, and behaviors of clients served by a social service agency.
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Do you have a valid California driver's license?

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• No

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