Services Worker

overview

the napa valley
napa county is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
located in the heart of california's preeminent wine region, the napa valley is also part of the dynamic san francisco bay metropolitan area. With its sunny mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
the napa valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

as an organization, napa county is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: respect, accountability, dedication, integrity and innovation. Learn more here.

the employment services worker assists participants enrolled in the calworks welfare‑to‑work and calfresh employment and training programs (cfet) to help them obtain employment and training, increase their income, and remove barriers to self‑sustainability. This worker will develop mutually agreed upon case management and employment and training plans with clients. The role requirements include application of program regulations and procedures; determination and provision of case management interventions and career development support by assessing strengths, skills, employment history, and barriers;

identification of service needs and appropriate referrals; collaboration with partner agencies, social service providers, education and training providers, and employers; use of an automated system to maintain and monitor participant records and generate reports; documentation and tracking of participants’ progress; use of motivational and interactive interviewing skills to address barriers and assist customers in reaching goals; assistance with obtaining necessary documents for public assistance benefits;

and related duties as required.

this position is bilingual spanish and require the ability to speak, read and write spanish.

• 3.5% cola increase effective 7/1/2026
• 32 hours of winter time off
• bilingual pay for level ii: $180.00 biweekly

experience and education
any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• option i
  experience: at least 1 year of experience providing employment counselling or social work services.
  education: completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences such as psychology, social work, sociology, counselling or a related field.
• option ii
  experience: at least 2 years of experience providing employment counselling or social work services.
  education: completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 18 semester or 24 quarter units in sociology, psychology, counselling, social work, or other related fields.
• option iii
  experience: at least 3 years of experience as a napa county eligibility worker i/ii or comparable county classification working with this population.
  education: completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 18 semester or 24 quarter units in sociology, psychology, counselling, social work, or other related fields (napa county eligibility worker i/ii or comparable county classification experience can be substituted for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis).

license or certificate
possession of a valid california driver's license is required. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained in good standing at all times during employment.

special requirement
designated positions may require the ability to speak, read and write in a language other than…