About Job

County of Santa Cruz
Invites you to apply for:

SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER
FCS / APS

Supplemental Questionnaire Required

Open and Promotional

Salary: $7,479- 9,466 / Month

Closing Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

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THE POSITION:
Senior Social Worker is the super journey level position in the social worker series.
Senior Social Workers spend a substantial amount of time on the most difficult,
sensitive and specialized services where major case decisions are made
independently and where consequence of error may be significant. Advanced
casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgment and creativity are
required. Incumbents may, as an additional duty, serve as an alternate supervisor
or in a lead/consultative capacity. The Human Services Department currently has
vacancies in the Family and Children’s Services and the Adult Protective Services
divisions. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current
vacancies and future part-time, full-time, substitute and extra-help temporary
positions during the life of the eligible list.

The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational
needs, upon successful completion of probation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities
would be:

Two years of experience performing social service casework services equivalent to a
Social Worker II in Santa Cruz County OR a Master’s Degree in Social Work* OR a Master’s
Degree from a two year counseling program from an accredited college plus one year
of social service casework experience. *If currently attending a Master of Social Work
program, the Master’s Degree must be obtained within 90 days from the date of
employment.

To view our qualifying knowledge and Abilities please click link below or scan:

https://www2.santacruzcountyca.gov/personnel/Specs/SM8spec.html

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS:
Special Requirements/Conditions: License Requirements: Possession of a valid
California Class C Driver License or the employee must be able to provide suitable
transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

BackgroundInvestigation: Fingerprint check. Certain positions may require a Master’s
Degree or Bachelor’s Degree because of State requirements.

Other Special Requirements: For certain positions, upon completion of the probation
period, employees may be expected to participate in the after hours on-call duty
response rotation.

WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. IF YOU
HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES TEST ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL (831) 454-2600.

TO COMPLY WITH THE 1986 IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
VERIFIES THAT ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE EITHER U.S. CITIZENS OR PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO

WORK IN THE U.S.

SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING AND/OR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces
individuals of every status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.

Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access,
fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE EXAMINATION:
Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated
on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified,
you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or
performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as
described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may
be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is
established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the
eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation
of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is
necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to
take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701
Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, please call Employment
Services Manager Erin Morimoto at (831) 454-2932. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.
Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources
Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of
the final filing date.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 DAYS FIRST YEAR, INCREASING TO 37 DAYS AFTER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE.
AVAILABLE FOR VACATION AND/OR SICK LEAVE.
HOLIDAYS - 14 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEAR.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 DAYS PAID IN CALIFORNIA, 5 DAYS PAID OUT-OF-STATE.
MEDICAL PLAN - THE COUNTY CONTRACTS WITH CALPERS FOR A VARIETY OF MEDICAL
PLANS. FOR MOST PLANS, COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS PAY A MAJORITY OF THE PREMIUMS FOR
EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS.
DENTAL PLAN - COUNTY PAYS FOR EMPLOYEE AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT COVERAGE.
VISION PLAN - COUNTY PAYS FOR EMPLOYEE COVERAGE. EMPLOYEE MAY PURCHASE
ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT COVERAGE.
RETIREMENT - PENSION FORMULA 2% AT AGE 60 OR 2% AT AGE 62 AS DETERMINED BASED
ON PROVISIONS OF THE CA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ PENSION REFORM ACT OF 2013(PEPRA).
PENSION BENEFIT DETERMINED BY FINAL AVERAGE COMPENSATION OF THREE YEARS.
COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN SOCIAL SECURITY.
LIFE INSURANCE - COUNTY PAID $20,000 TERM POLICY. EMPLOYEE MAY PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - EMPLOYEES IN THE GENERAL REPRESENTATION UNIT
PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE (SDI) PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM
IS FUNDED 100% BY EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - EMPLOYEES WHO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHILD OR
DEPENDENT CARE MAY ELECT TO HAVE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE UTILIZING “PRE-TAX
DOLLARS.”
H-CARE PLAN - EMPLOYEES WHO PAY A COUNTY MEDICAL PREMIUM MAY ELECT THIS PRE-
TAX PROGRAM.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - EMPLOYEES MAY ELECT THIS
PRE-TAX PROGRAM TO COVER QUALIFYING HEALTH CARE EXPENSES.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN IS AVAILABLE TO
EMPLOYEES.

NOTE: PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
CONTRACT.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications
received without the required supplemental information will be screened out of the selection
process. Employment experiences referred to in your response must also be included in the
Employment History section of the application.

Note: Please answer the questions below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your
answers may be used to assess your qualifications for moving to the next step in the
recruitment process.
1.
1. DO YOU POSSESS A MASTER'S IN SOCIAL WORK?
YES NO

2. ARE YOU, OR HAVE YOU BEEN, A TITLE IV - E STUDENT?
YES NO

3. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A 2 YEAR SOCIAL WORK MASTER'S PROGRAM AND WILL
MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS UPON GRADUATION, PLEASE TELL US THE SCHOOL YOU ARE
ATTENDING AND YOUR ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE.

SCHOOL:

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE:

4. HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS OF SUSPECED
ABUSE?

NONE
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
6.1 - 12 MONTHS
12.1 - 18 MONTHS
18.1 - 24 MONTHS
24.1 - 36 MONTHS
36+ MONTHS

5. HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE ASSESSING RISK AND SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS
AND/OR FAMILIES?

NONE
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
6.1 - 12 MONTHS
12.1 - 18 MONTHS
18.1 - 24 MONTHS
24.1 - 36 MONTHS
36+ MONTHS

6. HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE IN COURT REPORTING OR COURT RELATED
DUTIES?

NONE
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
6.1 - 12 MONTHS
12.1 - 18 MONTHS
18.1 - 24 MONTHS
24.1 - 36 MONTHS
36+ MONTHS

7. HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE WORKING WITH INVOLUNTARY CLIENTS?
NONE
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
6.1 - 12 MONTHS
12.1 - 18 MONTHS
18.1 - 24 MONTHS
24.1 - 36 MONTHS
36+ MONTHS

8. HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE, IF ANY, DO YOU HAVE HANDLING HIGH RISK SITUATIONS?

NONE
LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
6.1 - 12 MONTHS
12.1 - 18 MONTHS
18.1 - 24 MONTHS
24.1 - 36 MONTHS
36+ MONTHS

9. DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE ASSESSING RISK AND SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES.
PLEASE PROVIDE SPECIFIC DETAIL ABOUT YOUR CONSIDERATIONS WHEN ASSESSING RISK AND
SAFETY, WHAT STEPS YOU TAKE TO UNCOVER SAFETY CONCERNS AND WHAT TOOLS YOU USE TO
GUIDE YOUR WORK.

10. DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CLIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES WITH
LANGUAGE OR CULTURAL NEEDS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND IF APPLICABLE, THE COURT SYSTEM.

11. MARK THE PROGRAM AREA(S) OF SPECIALIZATION FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR AS A SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER.

NOTE: SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION TO POSITIONS MAY BE BASED ON THE PREFERENCE(S) YOU HAVE
INDICATED BELOW ALONG WITH THE WORKING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES YOU HAVE
DEMONSTRATED ON YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES/PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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