Protective Services Worker-25525304

Salary : $71,822.40 - $84,011.20 Annually

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type : Regular - Full time

Job Number : 25525304

Department : Health & Human Serv Agcy

Division : Child and Family Well-Being

Opening Date : 04 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

This position is eligible for appointment at step 3, $71,822.40 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and help make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

The County of San Diego is currently hiring qualified candidates for the position of

PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKER

Interviews will be held for selected candidates on June 10th, 2025. Job offers will be made at time of interview.

HOURLY RATES AND PREMIUMS

Positions may be eligible for bilingual premium depending on assignment.

• Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided.

Protective Services Workersare responsible for investigating and evaluating allegations of abuse or neglect, recommending protective program placement, and providing casework for children and families who are active to Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB). Upon appointment, incumbents participate in a training academy administered by CFWB and work under immediate supervision. As knowledge and competency are gained, incumbents work under general supervision and are expected to perform the full range of investigation, casework, and intervention services in protective services programs.

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

2. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency with at least 24 units in the social or behavioral sciences, AND, one (1) year of work experience or two (2) semesters of supervised internship experience in a family or children's services agency or related public or private agency performing duties of supervision, treatment, social work, or protective services to children.

For a complete job description of Protective Services Worker including examples of qualifying education and experience, essential duties, working conditions, etc., please click

Notes :

If you are currently enrolled in a college or university and have completed the requirement, but have not yet received your degree, please attach your transcript and a letter of completion from your college or university to your application.

1) Applicants must provide a copy of degree, transcripts (official or unofficial), letter of completion, or certificate of foreign equivalency at time of application. Documentation must reflect completion of degree. Transcripts that have been cut and pasted into a Word document will not be accepted.

2) A valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class are required to use their personal vehicle.

3) Some assignments may require possession of a current passport to travel outside the United States.

4) Some positions in these classes perform duties that require the possession of a master's degree, as mandated by the State of California.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and / or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be exempt from this process.

EVALUATION

Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset, and our customers are our number one priority.

Click here to see the Social Worker Benefits Summary (SW)

Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

The experience indicated in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, in the Work History section of your Employment Application.

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A video that gives insight into the work of a Protective Services Worker was linked in the job bulletin. We strongly encourage you to watch the video prior to submitting your application.Did you watch the Protective Services Worker video linked in the bulletin?

Please indicate how you best meet the minimum qualifications for Protective Services Worker.

Please indicate your educational accomplishments (Include work in process that will be completed by Summer 2024). Please check all that apply.

If you indicated that you have a degree in a field other than social work , please indicate the type of degree earned.

To qualify and continue in the process, all applicants must submit proof of degree or a letter of completion. If you are qualifying with a degree that includes 24 units in behavioral science, you must submit your transcripts in an unalterable format. Not attaching a copy of your transcript may delay the processing of your application and / or result in the denial of your application.Did you attach a copy of your degree and / or transcript, or letter of completion to this application?

If you are currently completing a qualifying bachelor's or master's program, and do not have your diploma or final transcript at the time of this application, you will need to provide a letter of completion from your college / university. You should submit a copy of your degree or final transcript when it is received.

Please indicate any other language(s) other than English that you can fluently read, write, and speak.

Note : this information may be verified in an interview. Please ensure that you have included this information in the Agency-Wide Questions #2 and #3.

The following statements refer to working conditions required of Protective Services Workers.Please indicate below your agreement with and willingness to perform the following working conditions. Please note that if you do not agree with and / or are not willing to perform the stated working conditions , your application will be rejected.

Some assignments may require traveling outside the United States border. Do you possess a current passport?

If you responded "No" to question #10 above, are you willing to obtain a passport?

Do you possess a valid California Driver's License?

If you responded "No" to question #12 above, are you willing to obtain a California Driver's License by the time of appointment?

Do you have experience working in a family or children's service agency or related public or private agency performing duties of supervision, treatment, social work, or protective services to children?

Any experience and / or internships must also be described, in detail, on the Work History / Experience section of your Employment Application.

Internships must be verifiable on transcripts.

If you do not have this experience, please indicate "No."

In your employment or internship with a family or children's services agency or related public or private agency , have you ever performed any of the following tasks / assignments? Please check all that apply.

In your employment or internship with a family or children's services agency or related public or private agency , have you worked with the following community partners? Please check all that apply.

If you selected "other" in question #16, please specify which community partners you have worked with. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N / A."

In your employment or internship with a family or children's services agency or related public or private agency , do you have experience writing independently or under supervision any of the following? Please check all that apply.Note : A written assessment may be given.

If you selected "other" in question #18, please specify what types of reports you have experience writing. If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N / A."

Have you completed two (2) semesters of supervised Title IV-E internship experience with the County of San Diego or another county agency in the State of California?

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

If you selected "Job Fair / Career Event" or "Other" in question #20, please indicate where or how you first learned of this job opportunity. Indicate "N / A" if not applicable.

Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note : effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.

If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.

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