Social Worker IV - Countywide Promotional

Salary : $82,543.56 - $100,768.80 Annually
Location : Brighton Greens Resource Center, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE.

Do you have a desire to better the lives of the children of Nevada County? Join the team of Social Workers in the Child Welfare Services division of the Nevada County Department of Social Services! Our team of knowledgeable and experienced Social Worker IV handle advanced and intensive case management services for Child Welfare clients under general supervision. The Social Worker IV requires an in-depth understanding of the following:

• Family dynamics,
• Mental health issues,
• Substance abuse,
• Domestic violence, and
• A working understanding of trauma and trauma informed care.

This position further requires initiative, determination, rigorous case management skills, and a passion to see families and children receive the services they need to remain healthy and, hopefully, intact. Strong candidates excel in a work environment that is fast paced, team oriented, and are able to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

Social Worker IV is the highest non-supervisory level in this classification, and candidates will hold a Master's in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology or related degree, as well as 1 year of full-time experience performing social work case management. The ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Applicants for English/Spanish bilingual designation must take and pass a Spanish bilingual proficiency examination.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program, and is a qualifying employer for thethrough the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!

Education and Experience Required

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology or related degree AND one year of full-time experience performing social work case management.
Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please note that failure to attach college level transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) or degree will result in disqualification.

• Did not graduate High School or obtain a GED
• High School or GED
• Some college: 0-59 units
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Some college: 90 or more units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

02

Have you completed a Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Addiction Counseling, Gerontology or a related field? Please attach proof of education to your application to be given full consideration.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a California license in any of the following areas? If you do, please attach a copy of your current license to your application to be given full consideration.

• None
• Medicine including Psychiatry
• Clinical Social Worker or Intern
• MFT or Intern
• Other

04

Which of the following choices best describes your full-time experience performing social work case management?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 or more years

05

How would you best describe your proficiency in performing social work case management?

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

06

Please explain your understanding of the Child Welfare System.
07

Please describe what you feel is your responsibility when contributing to a team.
08

Please share some of your personal values that guide your behaviors.
09

Please describe your understanding of trauma and how it relates to the Child Welfare System.
10

This position is open for current Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period. Are you a current and regular employee of the County of Nevada who has passed a 12-month probationary period?

• Yes
• No

Required Question