Social Service Worker Assistant English and Spanish Bilingual

Social Service Worker Assistant English and Spanish Bilingual

Salary

$41,018.62 - $49,990.53 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-030200

Department

Health and Human Services Agency

Opening Date

08/15/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency, located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.

Typical Duties

• Interview clients at home, over the telephone, or in the office to assess health, mental health and/or social services needs.
• May assist professional staff with the less complex aspects of case management.
• Make referrals to community resources and assist clients in accessing services.
• Prepare case narratives; maintain manual and electronic case records.
• Develop public information and education materials for use by clients.

For a full list of duties please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12th) grade.

Experience:

• None

Knowledge of:

• Office procedures and practices to include computer usage.
• Interviewing and information gathering methods and techniques.
• Basic math and record keeping methods and techniques.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Learn and integrate parenting assessment into supervised visitation services for families.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, records, correspondence and other documents.
• Conduct an interview in order to gather information and tactfully handle sensitive and difficult situation.
• Learn to evaluate assessment results in order to identify areas of notable improvement and development of objective recommendations.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Communicate concisely and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Organize and maintain work assignments including detailed information on individual cases.
• Write clear, and concise reports, case narratives, and other correspondence.
• Input and retrieve data from computerized tracking systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and materials.
• Speak, read, and write Spanish may be required.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California drivers license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 4

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. If you had a co-worker on your team who was struggling with their caseload and/or having trouble implementing a new policy or practice, how would you provide assistance?

02

Describe a stressful or emotional situation of a person(s) which required the use of patience, tact, courtesy and self-restraint for you to resolve. Include in your response the strategy you developed to effectively deal with the situation.

03

Describe your experience with computers and software programs. Including in your response the types of projects you have worked on and how you would rate your proficiency (beginner, proficient, or advanced).

04

Are you fluent in your ability to read, write, and speak in both Spanish and English (a proficiency exam will be given)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov