Social Service Worker I/II-East Kern Region (Lake Isabella, Mojave, Ridgecrest)-DHS

April 20, 2026

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See Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/QSyJdBRO8LY" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://youtu.be/QSyJdBRO8LY">https://youtu.be/QSyJdBRO8LY</a> This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. This recruitment is for a position that will work in the East Kern Region locations include Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, and Mojave. Candidates must indicate their willingness to work in Ridgecrest, Lake Isabella, and Mojave or their application will be rejected. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations. Salary: Level I: $2,054.14-$2,454.89; Level II: $2,159.18-$2,580.42; paid bi-weekly EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: An initial screening of applications will result in a written examination. Subsequent testing dates will be posted as applicable.<div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Examinations: Written Exam (Weight 100%) Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of socioeconomic conditions and trends; basic principles of individual and group behavior; principles of interviewing and problem solving; effective public speaking and public relations methods; cultural diversity. </div> <div style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);text-align: justify;">Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.</div> <div style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);text-align: justify;">This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department. please view their website <a href="https://www.kcdhs.org/" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.kcdhs.org/" aria-label="here" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">here</a>.</div> Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related field OR a Bachelor's degree and six months experience equivalent to a Human Services Technician I, Job Developer I, Eligibility Worker, or Program Specialist I in the Kern County classification system. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Incumbent must have the ability to travel to designated locations. Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email HR@kerncounty.com Full Job Descriptions: <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kernco/classspecs/newprint/977317" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kernco/classspecs/newprint/977317">Social Service Worker I</a> <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kernco/classspecs/newprint/977316" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kernco/classspecs/newprint/977316">Social Service Worker II</a> Bilingual (English/Spanish) Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College. For information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate, please go to this <a href="https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/career-education/bilingual-testing.html" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: none;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/career-education/bilingual-testing.html" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">website</a>. <div style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);text-align: justify;">Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">To learn more about Kern County, click <a href="https://www.kerncounty.com/" aria-label="To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://www.kerncounty.com/$here" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.kerncounty.com/">here</a> or follow us: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kern-county" target="_blank" aria-label="Linked In - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kern-county$linkedin"><img alt="Linked In" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3032/jobpostings/image/linkedin.png" style="height: 18.0px;width: 20.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Linked In" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT"></a><a href="https://twitter.com/countyofkern?lang=en" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://twitter.com/countyofkern?lang=en" aria-label="Twitter - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://twitter.com/countyofkern?lang=en$twitter"><img alt="Twitter" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3032/jobpostings/image/twitter%20logo.png" style="height: 20.0px;width: 20.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Twitter" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourkerncounty/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.instagram.com/yourkerncounty/?hl=en" aria-label="Instagram - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.instagram.com/yourkerncounty/?hl=en$instagram"><img alt="Instagram" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3032/jobpostings/image/IG%20Logo.jpg" style="height: 20.0px;width: 20.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Instagram" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CountyofKern/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.facebook.com/CountyofKern/" aria-label="Facebook - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.facebook.com/countyofkern/$facebook"><img alt="Facebook" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3032/jobpostings/image/FB%20Logo.png" style="height: 20.0px;width: 20.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Facebook" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/KGOVTV" target="_blank" aria-label="YouTube - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.youtube.com/user/kgovtv$youtube"><img alt="YouTube" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3032/jobpostings/image/YTLogo.jpg" style="height: 20.0px;width: 20.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="YouTube" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Growth Mindset</div><div style="text-align: justify;">We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.</div>Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made within the Department of Human Services. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. 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