Social Worker Practitioner-CPS

Overview

The Kings County Human Services Agency is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

SOCIAL WORKER PRACTITIONER – CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS)

$74,401.60 - $90,812.80 Annually

The Kings County Human Services Agency is looking for passionate, dedicated, and motivated individuals to join our Child Protective Services team as Social Worker Practitioners.

In this impactful role, you will help protect vulnerable children, strengthen families, and support meaningful change within our community. You’ll work alongside a compassionate, collaborative team committed to creating safer, healthier environments for children in need. Whether you re an experienced professional or an MSW student preparing to begin your career, this is an exciting opportunity to grow, serve, and make a lasting impact.

If you re ready to step into a rewarding role where your skills, heart, and dedication are valued, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Kings County HSA.

CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A MASTER S OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) PROGRAM?

Students currently enrolled in a Master s of Social Work Program from an accredited college and who are expected to graduate on or around Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 may submit an application. However, education requirements must be met by August 31, 2026. Applicants will not be able to start employment with the County until the applicant can provide documents to the Human Services Agency that they have successfully completed the degree.

BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• CalPERS Retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement);
• Excellent PPO insurance including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic insurance coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents;
• Onsite health center for employees and eligible dependents on County health insurance;
• Paid vacation and sick leave (see benefits tab for more details)

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Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Manages a highly complex, sensitive, and specialized caseload of child welfare clients; provides professional social work services including diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and case management support to children and/or families with complex health, psychological or economic problems.
• Schedules, coordinates, and facilitates Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM) to address child/family strengths, needs, strategies, and next steps to achieve positive outcomes, safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Conducts initial and ongoing client assessments including but not limited to social studies, safety, risk, adoptions, placement, strengths, and needs assessments; develops and carries out service plans according to identified needs and strengths and monitors progress/behavior changes.
• Interprets and explains program goals, objectives, capabilities, limitations, and rules and regulations programs and client legal rights and responsibilities.
• Conducts regular contacts with clients and care providers as mandated by program; monitors child, parent and/or family progress; ensures child safety and progress toward goals; ensure parents/families are following their case plans; and narrates contacts within required time frames.
• Prepares and presents case plans, assessments, and court reports; attends court hearings, testifies in court, and gathers and submits evidence to the court.
• Informs clients of available community resources including but not limited to employment, training, housing, food and clothing, and health care; makes referrals to other County programs, external service providers, and community services; advocates for clients with various community and social service agencies.
• Provides advice, guidance, intervention, direction, perspective, and resources during crisis situations; provides support and assistance in problem resolution; coordinates or arranges for the provision of…