Social Worker Supervisor I/II (Child Welfare Services)
Salary
$110,947.20 - $165,443.20 Annually
Location
Health and Human Services Agency - 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr., Napa, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2029-2026-06-01
Department
Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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 Californias 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 Valleys 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.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
Napa County is seeking an experienced Social Worker Supervisor I/II professional to join the Child Welfare Services Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
The Division of Child Welfare is composed of a specialized set of services that strengthen the ability of families to protect and care for their own children, minimize harm to children and youth, and ensure timely permanency planning. The services we provide are intended to stabilize the family situation and strengthen the familys capacity to care for their children. When safety is not possible within the family, services focus on the childs need for a stable, permanent home as quickly as possible.
Social Worker Supervisor I/II supervises a group of social workers; reviews staff recommendations for public assistance and related services; makes decisions of difficult case problems; trains staff and maintains high standards of social work practice; and conducts studies of and provide social service for selected cases and programs. Employees in this class plan, organize and direct the work of social service staff providing the most advanced social services; and perform related work as required.
The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies up to one year. There is currently 1 (one) regular full-time vacancy. Vacancies may be filled at either the I or II level depending on education and experience. Being bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary increases and Wintertime Off:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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:
Social Worker Supervisor I (Child Protective Services Worker I) ($53.34 - $63.66 hourly)
Experience:
Two years of experience as a Social Service Worker II or equivalent classes in a California county welfare department.
And
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college.
Social Worker Supervisor II (Child Protective Services Worker II) ($66.36 - $79.54 hourly)
Experience:
One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of Social Worker III or Social Worker IV class.
AND
Education:
Masters degree in social work or a Masters degree from a two year counseling program.
Definition: Qualifying masters degrees from a two year counseling program are those which include a course of study with emphasis in vocational rehabilitation, family or marriage counseling, gerontology, or a closely related field. Qualifying two year counseling degree programs must have included an internship or supervised field work and completion of approximately 45 semester or 67 quarter units of graduate level courses. Completion of all of the requirements for a Marriage, Family, Child Counseling (MFCC) license program may be substituted upon submission of verifying proof.
License or Certificate:*
Possession of a valid drivers license.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
(Repost - Original posting 3/2026)
Application DeadlineBy 5:00 PM (PST), June 15, 2026
Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026
The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties
To view the full job description, including the example of duties, please click Social Worker Supervisor I or Social Worker Supervisor II.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Service Supervisors
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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Do you have a Masters degree in social work, or a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or Counseling Psychology from an accredited college or university?
03
Describe your experience and education that qualifies you to supervise Social Workers providing Child Welfare Services to families.
04
Please describe the leadership style that you have or plan to use a Child Welfare Supervisor.
05
How do you ensure that you and your team are current on legislative, policy, and/or procedural changes in your assignment?
06
As a practitioner, in what ways do you demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?
07
If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.
Required Question
Employer County of Napa
Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110
Napa, California, 94559
Phone 707-253-4303
Website http://www.napacountycareers.com