CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER II STIPEND PROGRAM/DCFS INTERNS ONLY

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CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER II STIPEND PROGRAM/DCFS INTERNS ONLY

Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Description:

CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER II STIPEND PROGRAM/DCFS INTERNS ONLY

Description

Position/Program Information

FILING PERIOD:

MAY 1, 2025 8:00 A.M. (PT)- MAY 30, 2025 5:00 P.M. (PT).

EXAM NUMBER:
T9072R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

DEFINITION:
Performs a variety of social casework or related services in connection with child protective, program or adoption services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Positions allocable to this class report to a Supervising Children's Social Worker and are responsible for the supervision and placement of minors in need of protective services due to abuse, neglect, or exploitation or performs social work services involved in adoption in planning with a child, the natural parents, and adoptive parents. All positions prepare detailed social studies on minors, and their families which include recommendations to the court and are assigned the more difficult cases. Incumbents must possess comprehensive knowledge of the Department’s policies, procedures, mission, objectives and interrelationships of various program areas; thorough knowledge of child welfare program issues, service delivery practices and techniques, social casework theory and practice; thorough knowledge of Welfare and Institutions Code regarding dependency cases; and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; and be able to exercise sound professional judgment in evaluating children’s welfare situations.

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Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A Master's** degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work -AND- the successful completion of internship with Department of Children and Family Services, DCFS’ Title IV-E MSW Stipend Internship Program,*** or The California Title IV-E Education Program with the Department of Children and Family Services during the 2024-2025 academic year .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
**In order to receive credit for your Master's Degree with a major in Social Work, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or a copy of official transcripts which states degree conferred or an original copy of an official letter from the Registrar's office which shows the area of specialization and date of degree conferred , by 09/15/2025 . Please submit to documentation to DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching your application or sending to the exam analyst.

***Verification of applicant's participation in the 2024-2025 Title IV-E MSW Stipend Internship Program or The California Title IV-E Education Program MSW field placement with the Department of Children and Family Services during the 2024 - 2025 academic year. AND completion of a required internship with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, will be acquired from the school's Registrar's Office or from the Office of Education and Licensure Program in the Department of Children and Family Services immediately after the online application filing.

EDUCATION WITHHOLD:

Applicants who anticipate completing their Master's Degree by 8/31/2025, may apply for this examination but will be withheld from the placement on the certification list until all required documentation is submitted to the Exams Section.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:

This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

A California Class C Driver License is required. Candidates must show proof of a driver's license before appointment and will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of the driving record must be presented at the time of appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. Also, a personal vehicle will be required at the time of appointment in order to perform the essential job functions.

AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience weighted 100% covering professional and technical training, and experience as it relates to the job.

Candidates must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the Evaluation of Training and Experience in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on this examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

FINGERPRINTING CLEARANCE AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: All Department of Children and Family Services employees are fingerprinted and subject to criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment/Promotion is contingent upon passing the background check. An individual with job-related convictions as defined by the County policy (PPG 514) or the requirements of a "sensitive position" may be withheld from appointment or may be discharged.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete the pre-employment requirements, which include fingerprint clearance and background investigation, medical examination and psychological evaluation.

Appointees must be willing to work after hours, weekend shifts and holidays.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Children and Family Services.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: ANY

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.


We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the May 30, 2025, before 5:00 p.m. (PT ) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to prevent incorrect email address.

What can you do if you do not attach the documents at the time of filing?
Please email documents to DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number by 09/15/25. Any missing required documents not submitted by the deadline will result in your application being rejected as incomplete.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator: Department of Human Resources (DHR)
ADA Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Department Contact Name: Stephanie Liz Ocampo
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-5898
Department Contact Email: DCFSExams@dcfs.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 5/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$76,804.32 - $87,953.52 Annually
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