Child Protective Services Worker I/II - Napa - Napa County, CA

Description

Salary : $108, $139,526.40 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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.
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 community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.
The Position
Child Protective Services Workers I/II demonstrate complex social services techniques and expertise in their respective cases. Casework is generally in the areas of adoptions and protective services. The responsibilities may include authorizing the provision of services and, in some cases, directly providing such services.
Current graduate students who will graduate in the next three (3) months are strongly encouraged to apply. A letter from their graduate school which indicates that they are enrolled student in good standing and meeting all the requirements for the degree and the expected date that the degree be conferred is required for submission at the time of application. Failure to submit this documentation will result in disqualification from further consideration.
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.
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:
Child Protective Services Worker I: ($ $62.44 Hourly)
Experience
No experience required.
Education
Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Worker Education (CSWE) or a Master's Degree from a two-year counseling program from an accredited college or University. (Qualifying Master's Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised placement as a part of course curriculum).
Child Protective Services Worker II: ($ $67.08 Hourly)
Experience
One year of post-graduate paid case management/social work experience in a public, private, or nonprofit agency within Child Protective Services. Qualifying post-graduate case management/social work experience must include: primary responsibility for a long-term caseload, development of service/treatment plans; investigations of child abuse reports; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls, and other personal contact; modification of treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions for non-compliance, impacting benefits or services.
Education
Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Worker Education (CSWE) or a Master's Degree from a two-year counseling program from an accredited college or University. (Qualifying Master's Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling, and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised placement as a part of course curriculum).
Qualifying post-graduate paid case management/social work experience must include: primary responsibility for a long-term caseload, development of service/treatment plans; investigations of child abuse reports; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls, and other personal contact; modification of treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions for non-compliance, impacting benefits or services.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off:
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
32.0 hours of Winter Time Off
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment.
Employees must have the ability to travel to designated locations.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Loss of the required State licensure may result in termination or reassignment.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
1. Applications will be accepted on-line on a continuous basis.
2. Subject Matter Experts will review responses from supplemental questions on a continuous basis. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of supplemental questions will be invited to an Oral Panel Interview.
3. Oral Panel Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis by the hiring department. The most qualified candidates from Oral Panel Interviews will be placed on the eligibility list and referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties for Child Protective Services Worker I HEREand Child Protective Services Worker II HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
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
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
01
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.

• Yes
• No

02
Bilingual (Spanish) may be required for some Child Protective Services Worker I/II vacancies. Are you proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish?Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in their application may be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in the language indicated.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling? (Qualifying Master's Degrees in counseling include: Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised placement as a part of course curriculum)

• Yes
• No

04
If you do not possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling, do you have a Master's Degree that may be defined as "closely related" to Social Work or Counseling?

• Yes
• No

05
If you believe your Master's degree is considered "closely related" you must attach a complete copy of your transcripts from your Master's program. Also, please include in this answer why you believe your degree is closely related to Social Work or Counseling. Please be specific.If you do not currently possess a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related degree from an accredited college or university but anticipate to graduate within the next three (3) months, please provide date of graduation below. NOTE: A letter from graduate school that they are an enrolled student in good standing and meeting all the requirements for the degree and the expected date that the degree will be conferred is required for submission at the time of application.
06
Experience: Check the box that applies to you.

• I have at least one (1) year of post-graduate paid case management/social work experience in a public, private, or non-profit agency within Child Protective Services.
• I do not have this experience.

07
What experience do you have working collaboratively with other agencies such as law enforcement, mental health, school systems, etc. to provide services to children and families? What have you found to be the challenges and benefits of collaboration?
08
What qualities and skills do you possess that would support you in engaging with a parent who has abused or neglected a child?
09
Please tell us how you have demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a previous or current job.
10
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.

• Yes
• No