Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker

Salary: $7,405 – 9,375 / Month 

Closing Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com 

THE JOB: Senior Social Worker is the super journey level. Incumbents spend a substantial part of their time on the most difficult, sensitive and specialized services where major case decisions are made independently. Advanced casework skills, a high degree of program knowledge, judgment and creativity are required. The Human Services Department currently has vacancies in the Family Stabilization division, working closely with families on CalWORKs.  The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and future part-time, full-time, substitute and extra-help temporary positions during the life of the eligible list. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

Two years of experience performing social service casework services equivalent to a Social Worker II in Santa Cruz County OR a Master’s Degree in Social Work* OR a Master’s Degree from a two year counseling program from an accredited college plus one year of social service casework experience. *If currently attending a Master of Social Work program, the Master’s Degree must be obtained within 90 days from the date of employment.