Employment Services Worker

Job Description:

Employment Services Worker

Description

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. Learn more HERE.

The Position

The Employment Services Worker assists participants enrolled in the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work and CalFresh Employment and Training programs (CFET) to help them obtain employment and training, increase their income, and remove barriers to self-sufficiency. The Employment Services Worker will work with clients to develop mutually agreed upon case management and employment and training plans. This position requires incumbents to apply program regulations and procedures; determine and provide appropriate case management interventions and career development support by assessing strengths, skills, employment history, and barriers that interfere with securing employment; identifies needs for services and makes appropriate referrals; collaborates with partner agencies, social service providers, education and training providers, and employers; uses an automated system to maintain and monitor participants' records and generates reports; documents and tracks participants’ progress; utilizes motivational and interactive interviewing skills to identify and address barriers and assist customers in reaching their goals; may assist clients with obtaining necessary documents and information to apply for public assistance benefits and performs related work as required. This position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. This position is bilingual Spanish and requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off:

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026
• 32 hours of Winter Time Off
• Bilingual Pay for level II: $180.00 biweekly

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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:

Option I

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience providing employment counseling or social work services.

AND

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling or a related field.

OR

Option II

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience providing employment counseling or social work services.

AND

Education:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 18 semester or 24 quarter units in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other related fields.

OR

Option III

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience as a Napa County Eligibility Worker I/II or comparable County classification working with this population.

AND

Education:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 18 semester or 24 quarter units in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other related fields (Napa County Eligibility Worker I/II or comparable County classification experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement).

License or Certificate:*
Possession of a valid California driver's license.

*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.

Special Requirement:

Designated positions may require the ability to speak, read and write in a language other than English.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM (PST)

Application Screening & Supplemental Questions Scoring Tentatively schedule for the week of March 16, 2026

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026

Establish Eligibility List Tentatively scheduled for the week of April 6, 2026

The most qualified candidates from the Oral Exam (Panel Interview) will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for up to 12 months from the eligibility list establishment date.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

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Disaster Service Workers

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency. (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

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 (707) 253-4303.

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 forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

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.

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$81,723.20 - $97,302.40 Annually