Social Services Supervisor

Solano County is currently recruiting for a Social Services Supervisor

The current vacancy is in Child Welfare Services,

However, the eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.

THE POSITION
The Social Services Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a unit of social workers providing adult and/or child protective services, licensing, adoptions, dependency investigations, information and referral, and other social services; provides administrative oversight and supervision to allied medical, mental health, and substance professional staff assigned to the unit and performs related duties as required.

The current opening is in the Child Welfare Services Division of the Health & Social Services Department. We are seeking an ideal candidate with background in Child Welfare Social Services programs, dedicated to continually enhancing client experiences while upholding and establishing performance standards.

The Social Services Supervisor will oversee Child Welfare Services within various programs, including Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification, Permanent Placement, Adoption, and Supportive Transition. The Social Services Supervisor typically manage a unit of Social Workers, and clerical staff. Previous experience in Child Welfare is highly desirable.

The successful candidate must exhibit strong leadership skills, adaptability, creativity, and the capacity to work collaboratively to cultivate positive and harmonious working relationships. Experience in working with a diverse staff and community groups, excellent oral and written communication skills and a dedication to co-creating a Trauma-Informed culture are crucial qualities for this position.

Click here to learn more about Child Welfare Services.

Don't miss the chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of Child Welfare. Apply now

Education And Experience
Either I

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university
AND
Seven years of experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider.

OR II

Child Welfare Services (CWS) | Solano County, California Possession of a Master's degree in Social Services (MSW) or a two-year graduate level counseling degree
AND
Five years post degree experience performing professional level social work with a public social services agency or private social services provider.

Licensing, Certification And Registration Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

Click Here To View The Full Job Description
SELECTION PROCESS
11/05/2025 - Application Deadline
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment
.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at , business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

Document Submittal Requirements
All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date of the recruitment. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to , or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Social Services Supervisor) and the recruitment number in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form:
Click here to view form
.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.