Applications MUST be submitted via Merit Service Solutions. Please follow the links for the appropriate classification level of interest. Separate applications must be submitted for each classification level to be considered for that level. This position is posted with multiple classification levels, and applicants must apply to each level individually to receive consideration.
Integrated Caseworker I – APPLY HERE
Working under close supervision, Integrated Case Worker I is the entry level of the Integrated Case Worker series. Employees in this class attend training sessions and work under close supervision to learn regulations, work procedures, forms, and public assistance and/or employment program requirements. After the initial orientation and training period, on-the-job experience is provided until the employee attains and demonstrates the level of competency necessary for promotion to the working level of Integrated Case Worker II. Employees are expected to promote to Integrated Case Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the entry level.
Minimum Qualifications:
Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience as an Eligibility Specialist II or Social Worker I.
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Pattern 2: Six (6) months of full-time experience as an Eligibility Specialist II; AND completion of the equivalent of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) units or 15 continuing education credits in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or any coursework related to the provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges, universities, university extension, business schools, or employer provided career development.
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Pattern 3: One (1) year of full-time experience with responsibility for performing case management, vocational guidance services, employment counseling or placement work; AND completion of the equivalent of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) units or 15 continuing education credits in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or any coursework related to the provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges, universities, university extension, business schools, or employer provided career development.
OR
Pattern 4: Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience with responsibility for performing case management, vocational guidance services, employment counseling or placement work.
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Pattern 5: A bachelor's degree in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or any related field that includes coursework related to the provision of employment services.
Note: Qualifying experience must have included duties and responsibilities involving assessment of income and/or other qualifications needed to participate in programs.
Integrated Caseworker II – APPLY HERE
Working under general supervision, Integrated Case Worker II is the journey working level in the Integrated Case Worker series. Employees at this level are expected to independently determine eligibility for multiple public assistance programs, provide basic employment services, and perform integrated case management. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower level of Integrated Case Worker I, or if filled from the outside, require prior related experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience as an Integrated Case Worker I.
OR
Pattern 2: Two (2) years of full-time experience performing vocational guidance services, employment counseling or placement work; AND completion of the equivalent of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) units or 15 continuing education credits in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or any coursework related to the provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges, universities, university extension, business school, or employer provided career development training.
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Pattern 3: Thirty (30) months of full-time experience performing vocation guidance services, employment counseling or placement work.
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Pattern 4: A bachelor's degree in a behavioral science (psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, vocational guidance), education, business/public administration or a closely related field or a field that is closely related to the provision of employment services; AND six months experience performing vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services.
Note: Qualifying experience must have included duties and responsibilities involving assessment of income and/or other qualifications needed to participate in programs.
Integrated Caseworker III – APPLY HERE
Under general supervision, provides expert advice to case carrying staff to assist in the provision of a variety of public assistance benefits and employment services; assists in the management of integrated cases; performs specialized caseload management and employment assignments requiring an advanced level of technical knowledge in public assistance and employment services programs; serves as lead worker and expert resource to other staff; may carry a limited caseload of the more difficult cases; and performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Pattern 1: One (1) year of full-time experience as an Integrated Case Worker II
OR
Pattern 2: Six (6) months of full-time experience as an Integrated Case Worker II AND completion of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) units or 15 continuing education credits in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or any coursework related to the provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges, universities, university extension, business school, or employer provided career development training.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 100% FTE in a five-step salary system with advancement upon satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period and annual increases thereafter.
- Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent on family status.
- Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 6.67 hours per month, or 10 vacation days per year.
- Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 8 hours per month.
- Holidays: 15 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 2% at 62 plan New Members
- Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
- Alpine County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
Eligible applicants are required to complete an application via Merit Services. Please follow the links for the appropriate Classification Level of interest.
Integrated Caseworker I – APPLY HERE
Integrated Caseworker II – APPLY HERE
Integrated Caseworker III – APPLY HERE
Final Filing Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 by 11:59pm.
At Alpine County, we seek employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better serve our community. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.