Salary : $87,339.20 - $123,240.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03275DAAS-02
Department: Human Services-DAAS/Public Guardian
Opening Date: 10/31/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The JobThe
Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian (DAAS - PG) is recruiting for
Supervising Social Service Practitioners who organize, direct, and supervise the work of a unit of Social Service Practitioners and other staff responsible for diagnostic assessments. Additionally, incumbents develop and implement complex treatment plans and specialized service programs, which assist individuals in restoring their capacity for social functioning.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits and the
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTTravel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must successfully pass a background check which includes fingerprinting and a verification of employment history and education.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum RequirementsEducation: A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) 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 gerontology, marriage, family, child counseling, or a closely related field.
-AND-Experience: Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner in San Bernardino County, performing complex social work assignments, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, in-depth clinical intervention, and treatment plans.
Experience must have been attained in a government social work agency. Note: Experience as a Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner I is not considered qualifying.
Note: Applicants should clearly differentiate between pre- and post- Master's degree experience on the Application.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a strong customer service focus while performing in a lead or supervisory role. Completion of a supervisory development program is also desirable.
Selection ProcessThere 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 statement such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.
Be sure to clearly describe in your application your experience in meeting the minimum requirements as well as the ideal qualifications, particularly experience as follows:
- Experience as a professional/advanced social worker in a government agency, particularly serving older individuals and adults with disabilities
- Experience providing supervision/training/mentoring
- Supervisory development programs/courses/workshops completed
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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.
If you require
technical assistance, please to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
Supervisory UnitSan 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.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
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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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Master's Degree Title: Indicate your specific Master's degree title or select N/A if you have not completed a qualifying Master's degree.
- MSW: Social Work/Social Welfare program at a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Counseling with an emphasis in marriage, family, child counseling (MFCC/MFT program)
- Gerontology
- Human Services
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
- Educational Counseling/Counseling and Guidance with LPCC coursework completed
- Educational Counseling/Counseling and Guidance
- Other closely related Master's degree program
- N/A - have not completed and am not currently enrolled in a qualifying Master's degree program.
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Social Work Experience: Select appropriate statement below to indicate how much experience you have as a Social Service Practitioner II (or equivalent) and where obtained below. Equivalent experience will include responsibility for professional/advanced level social work functions.
- Less than 2 years experience as Social Service Practitioner II or equivalent in a government social work agency.
- GOVERNMENT: 2 years experience as Social Service Practitioner II or equivalent in a government social work agency.
- DAAS-PG RELATED: 1 year as a Social Service Practitioner II or equivalent in a program primarily serving the aged or adults with disabilities.
- DAAS-PG RELATED: 2 years as a Social Service Practitioner II or equivalent in a program primarily serving the aged OR adults with disabilities.
- I do not have Social Service Practitioner or equivalent experience.
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Experience: Describe your Government Social Service Practitioner experience in performing complex social work assignments, comprehensive diagnostic assessments, in-depth clinical intervention, and treatment plans. Be sure to include dates worked and which agency/department you obtained your qualifying experience. Note: Experience as a Social Worker II or Social Service Practitioner I is not considered qualifying. If none indicate "N/A".
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Supervisory Experience: Specify how much experience you have as Supervising Social Service Practitioner or equivalent position supervising professional social work staff. Select appropriate statement to indicate where experience was obtained.
- No prior experience as Supervising Social Service Practitioner or equivalent.
- Less than 1 year as a Supervising Social Service Practitioner, supervising professional social workers in a government social work agency.
- GOVERNMENT: 1 year as a Supervising Social Service Practitioner, supervising professional social workers in a government social work agency.
- GOVERNMENT: 2 years as a Supervising Social Service Practitioner, supervising professional social workers in a government social work agency.
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Supervisory Development: Specify completion of supervisory development courses, degrees, workshops, or programs below. Check all that apply.
- Completed San Bernardino County's Management Leadership Academy (MLA).
- Completed Leaders in Action Program (LIA).
- Completed Leadership Development Network Program (LDN).
- Completed a short-term course or workshop on supervisory/leadership development.
- Completed a long-term supervisory development program, such as a program consisting of multiple courses or 6 months or more in duration (including a business or management degree).
- I do not have supervisory development courses, degrees, workshops, or programs.
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Training/Mentoring Experience: Check the boxes below to specify your experience in mentoring employees and providing training to employees or the community.
- No experience mentoring/coordinating training.
- 1 year experience providing mentoring, on-the-job training, or coordinating employee or community training sessions.
- 2 years experience providing mentoring, on-the-job training, or coordinating employee or community training sessions.
- DAAS-PG: 1 year experience providing mentoring, on-the-job training, or coordinating employee or community training sessions in a government Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian program.
- DAAS-PG: 2 years experience providing mentoring, on-the-job training, or coordinating employee or community training sessions in a government Department of Aging and Adult Services - Public Guardian experience.
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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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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 n
