Social Worker I/II/III/IV (Bilingual Preferred)

About the Department

Position Duties

• Education and Experience A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Social Worker I : One of the following options: A : Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related degree* (see below); OR B: Bachelor's degree in any field AND one (1) year social work experience** (see below); OR C: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in a closely related field of study* AND four (4) years of social work experience** . Social Worker II : One of the following options: A : Possession of a Bachelor's degree in any field AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Worker I with San Luis Obispo County ; OR B: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in a closely related field of study * AND two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Social Worker I with San Luis Obispo County Social Worker III : One of the following options: A : Possession of a Bachelor's degree in any field AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Worker II with San Luis Obispo County; OR B: 30 semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, including 15 semester units or 22.5 quarter units in a closely related field of study* AND two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Social Worker II with San Luis Obispo County OR C: Master's Degree in Social Work Social Work or closely related degree*; OR D: Master's Degree in any field AND one (1) year social work experience**. Social Worker IV : One of the following options: A : Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's in any field AND one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Social Worker III with San Luis Obispo County. *Examples of closely related degrees : Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Counseling, Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Health, Social Welfare, Humanities, Nursing, Ethnic Studies, Child Development, Health Science, Anthropology. **Examples of Job-related experience : Experience in a public or private agency that includes supporting or managing a caseload comprised of people with various types of social service problems, by properly applying the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of social service agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. * Please note those who meet minimum qualifications for this specific recruitment will be invited to the first round of in-person interviews for this position. The department anticipates holding interviews Monday October 12, 2026 and/or Tuesday October 13, 2026.* Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Benefits

• Make a Difference Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference. Compensation and Benefits Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package. In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail [email protected] . For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link) . Some benefits include: - Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance - Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees. - Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums) - Free visits to the employee health clinic - Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace - Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more) - A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust - Optional deferred compensation plan - Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care) - Paid personal, sick and vacation days - 12 paid holidays - Employee Assistance Program - Education and Wellness Allowance - Post Employment Health Plan - Family Friendly workplace policies - Flexible work schedule options -Rideshare commuter benefits - Pet Insurance The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs. Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates: The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465. Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions: The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or ‘cafeteria’ contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages. To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link) . Learning and Development The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings. Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include: - Emotional Intelligence - Supervisor/Manager academies - Microsoft Suite courses - Defensive Driving - Financial management - Retirement preparedness - Teambuilding - Written Communication - Conflict Management - Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC - Job specific conferences/trainings Student Loan Forgiveness Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans. Homebuyer assistance program Employees have access to the “Assist-to-Own” program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.
• Make a Difference Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

• Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
• In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail [email protected] . For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link) .

Some benefits include

• - Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance - Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees. - Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums) - Free visits to the employee health clinic - Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace - Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more) - A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust - Optional deferred compensation plan - Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care) - Paid personal, sick and vacation days - 12 paid holidays - Employee Assistance Program - Education and Wellness Allowance - Post Employment Health Plan - Family Friendly workplace policies - Flexible work schedule options -Rideshare commuter benefits - Pet Insurance
• The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates

• The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465. Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions: The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or ‘cafeteria’ contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages. To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link) . Learning and Development The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings. Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
• - Emotional Intelligence - Supervisor/Manager academies - Microsoft Suite courses - Defensive Driving - Financial management - Retirement preparedness - Teambuilding - Written Communication - Conflict Management - Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC - Job specific conferences/trainings
• Student Loan Forgiveness Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans. Homebuyer assistance program Employees have access to the “Assist-to-Own” program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.

Supplemental Questions