Adult and Aging Social Worker

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Adult and Aging Social Worker

Salary: $96,404.07 - $117,191.79 Annually

Closing Date: 10/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The County of Sonoma Human Services Department (HSD) seeks experienced Social Workers who are ready to make a difference in the lives of adults with vulnerabilities in our community!

This recruitment is currently being conducted to fill one full-time position in the Linkages Care Management unit and one part-time (.5) position in the Aging and Disability Resource unit of the Human Services Department. It is also anticipated that this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies in other units throughout HSD, including the Adult Protective Services (APS), Case Management, and/or In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Quality Assurance units. If you are interested in current or future vacancies, we encourage you to apply now!

Adult and Aging Social Workers in the Human Services Department provide a full range of social services to protect adults who are older, medically fragile, and/or dependent from neglect, abuse, or exploitation; and provide case management services for older adults and people with disabilities who need support to stay safely in their homes and in the community. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Managing a dynamic caseload, ensuring timely assessments and person-centered service delivery

• Conducting comprehensive client interviews, psychosocial assessments, home visits, and risk evaluations to develop individualized care and safety plans

• Engaging with older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, family members, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and promote equitable access to resources

• Reviewing case files for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with program regulations, and overseeing documentation standards

• Collaborating with medical providers, law enforcement, and other community partners to address client needs and ensure seamless service coordination

• Representing the division at community events, outreach activities, and meetings to strengthen collaboration, partnerships, and public awareness of available services

• Prioritizing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment, adapting to evolving client needs and program requirements

• Completing required assessments, documentation, and reports with accuracy and on identified timelines

• Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect and documenting findings within mandated timeframes (APS only)

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.