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The City of Menlo Park is hiring Recreation Specialists to support City-operated Summer Camp programs serving children ages 4.5 through 13 years old for programs running June 15th through August 14th, 2026.

Under general supervision, Recreation Specialists provide direct supervision of participants and assist with age-appropriate recreational, enrichment, and physical activities in compliance with California Community Care Licensing (Title 22) requirements and City policies. This position requires active engagement with children, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.

This is an hourly, at-will, part-time (non-benefited) position offering paid training and valuable experience in youth development and public service.
 
Schedule

• Part to Full-day summer camp shifts
• Up to 8.5 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid meal period
• Potential opportunity for continued part-time employment during the school year in our after school programs or other recreation programs.

Essential Duties

• Supervise and engage children in a safe, inclusive environment
• Lead and assist with games, sports, arts and crafts, and group activities
• Support daily routines, transitions, and clean-up
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies
• Follow Title 22, City policies, and safety procedures

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts and has contracted for more than 1 GW of power.

Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact on the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City’s climate action plan, Climate Smart San José.

Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanest energy mixes of any large city and offers a 60% renewable product and a 100%  renewable product.

Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. We center equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our work. The department also hosts active, staff- led Culture and Racial Equity committees and has won awards for its education and outreach work with Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities.

San Jose Clean Energy is composed of eight different divisions:

• Account Management, Marketing and Public Affairs
• Budget, Financial Planning and Human Resources
• Climate Smart
• Customer Programs
• Legislative Affairs
• Power Resources
• Regulatory Compliance and Policy
• Risk Management and Contracts Administration

 

For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org.

 

Position Duties

The City of San Jose is seeking an experienced Deputy Director to provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for the Account Management, Marketing, & Public Affairs Division and Customer Programs Division within the Department. The Energy Department launched clean energy services to most residents and commercial customers in early 2019.

This position reports to the Assistant Director. It is responsible for customer relations, account and billing services, business development, community engagement, marketing and communications, and design and implementation of customer energy programs. The Deputy Director is an integral part of the Energy Department executive team and will have the following responsibilities:

• Forecast SJCE's annual revenue plan and achieve targets. Track electricity usage, revenue, and cash collections by customer class.
• Lead SJCE rate-making recommendations, implementation and communication of new rates.
• Lead SJCE's account services function, developing and maintaining relationships with key customers including large load customers such as data centers.
•  Develop custom rates for large load customers as needed.
• Coach the team to provide high quality customer service optimizing the User Experience (UX).
• Oversee internal and contracted services for data management, billing services, and the customer call center. Liaise with PG&E and customers to resolve issues and optimize the Customer Experience (CX).
  • Direct the development and execution of comprehensive marketing, outreach, and communications strategies that promote SJCE programs, rates, and brand identity. Oversee all department communications including print, social media, e-newsletters, and the department's website. Conduct mandatory noticing activities.
  • Ensure clear, accessible, and multilingual communications for diverse community audiences.
  • Manage press releases and external relations. Serve as a liaison with the media and community groups to ensure SJCE is responsive to concerns. Schedule and deliver public and community presentations.
• Provide direction, guidance, and review of community outreach and business development plans to increase customer participation, support customer retention, and improve cost-effectiveness.
• Lead the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of customer energy programs, including energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and distributed energy resource initiatives.
• Ensure programs align with state policy, regulatory requirements, and community priorities.
  • Foster partnerships with community organizations, technology providers, and regional agencies to expand program reach and impact.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with staff across the department, the City Manager's Office, Finance Department, the City Attorney's Office, Planning Department, and economic Development as well as other Departments to achieve SJCE and City objectives.
• Collaborate and build contacts with external stakeholders, including CalCCA, regulatory agencies, community organizations, and the public to ensure programs and services meet objectives, the needs of customers and community.
• Seek out additional funding opportunities, innovative programs and new product offerings to advance mutually beneficial goals.

How to apply

The position will close on January 26, 2026. To be considered, candidates must submit their application online at s.kirby@pipermaddox.com, or at pipermaddox.com including the following materials including the following materials:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• List of at least three (3) work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice)

Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. A final selection will be made upon completion of comprehensive reference and background checks.

Consultant Recruiter Name – Sam Kirby 

Consulting Agency Name - Piper Maddox 

Phone: +1 424 644 6163

Email: s.kirby@pipermaddox.com

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City of  San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

 

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.  

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. 

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process. 

$20.06-$21.89/hour

$21.05-$25.15/hour with WSI

Open until filled

The City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation Department is looking responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented individuals to join our Aquatics Team!

Qualifications:

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and able to obtain a work permit if under the age of 18. Candidates must complete and pass the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification, by June 1, 2026. While not required, Water Safety Instruction (WSI) certification is highly desirable.

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure Patron Safety: The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to protect lives by preventing injuries and accidents. This includes remaining alert and vigilant, actively monitoring the pool and surrounding areas, recognizing hazards early, and responding quickly and effectively to emergencies—including water rescues, CPR, and first aid.
• Enforce Rules Consistently: Lifeguards help patrons stay safe by enforcing facility rules fairly and consistently. This involves monitoring behavior, addressing unsafe actions, and educating patrons about safe practices.
• Maintain a Clean and Safe Facility: Lifeguards assist with daily maintenance and cleanliness of the facility. Tasks may include checking and recording chemical levels, organizing and inspecting equipment (including rescue buoy, Shepard's hook, First Aid pack, etc...), picking up trash and debris, and reporting or addressing unsafe facility conditions.
• Availability: Ability to work a minimum 25 hours a week from June 15th – August 9th, including some weekends. Pre-planned and approved vacation requests may be accommodated.

Swim Instructor Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Instruction Across Levels: Teach swim lesson participants across a range of skill levels, following established curriculum and safety standards.
• Ensure Participant Safety: Maintain constant awareness and create a safe learning environment for all participants within your class.
• Maintain Professional Class Operations: Arrive prepared and work all scheduled hours, begin and end classes on time, stay afterward to answer participant or parent questions, and ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned.
• Assess and Support Student Progress: Instruct, observe, and evaluate students’ skills and progress throughout the session, providing clear feedback and guidance.
• Complete Required Documentation: Accurately complete and submit report cards, skills sheets, attendance records, and any other required documentation on time.

Schedule:

                Interviews:                            Between March and May 2026

                In-Service Training:              June 8th – 12th (Mandatory Attendance)

                Summer Session:                 June 15th – August 9th

                Weekly In-Service:               Every Other Friday 9:30am-12:30pm

                Programming Daily Hours: (scheduled shifts may vary)

                                M-F         9:45am-7:00pm

                                Sat           9:45am-5:15pm

                                SU           12:45pm-5:15pm

Are You Interested? Apply!

Applications can be found on our website at www.cityofsanmateo.org, on-line at www.calopps.org or at City facilities to e-mail to Mburwell@cityofsanmateo.org If you have any questions, contact Community Services Supervisor, Michelle Burwell via email or 650.522.7475.

Fine Print Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment requirements, including  reference checks, a Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Live Scan fingerprint background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) clearance. The policy of the City of San Mateo is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual preference, marital status, or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of San Mateo that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants requiring accommodations for any part of the testing or recruitment process must notify wleopoldino@cityofsanmateo.org or (650) 522-7265 seven (7) days in advance of the deadline for the part of the process requiring accommodations.  Do not upload any documents related to your request for accommodation in CalOpps.  The City of San Mateo complies with employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The City of San Bruno is currently accepting applications for Public Safety Dispatcher, Per Diem candidates.
 
 

The Position

The San Bruno Police Department is recruiting for Per-Diem Public Safety Dispatchers. The San Bruno Police Department has a long-standing tradition of small-town service with big-city dedication to public safety. Public Safety Dispatchers are responsible for public safety dispatch and related records management activities. This is a per-diem position. Shifts are offered based on staffing needs, and per-diem employees may choose the open shifts that are available. Available shifts may include day, swing, or graveyard hours, including weekends, and holidays. Public Safety Dispatchers perform a wide range of duties involving radio, telephone, and computers, applying various procedures and codes. Dispatchers receive and transmit emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio traffic as well as process communication reports, records, and radio logs, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Dispatchers may also support the Police Department by performing clerical tasks, training, assisting with fingerprinting, and being accountable for financial transactions. This position is integral in supporting the goals and objectives of the City and Police Department. 

Examples of Duties

• Receives and transmits emergency telephone and radio traffic.  
• Maintains and processes a variety of communications reports, records and radio logs.
• Operates a dispatch console, uses Computer Aided Dispatch (C.A.D.) System and other computer programs to process information and records.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.

• Performs collateral duties including a variety of related clerical tasks: process warrants; assist in fingerprinting and jail operations, which may include searching prisoners; and is accountable for handling cash, bond, and check transactions.
   

• Maintains various C.A.D and Record Management Files.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Typical Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to record and transmit information with speed and accuracy, "multi-task," make quick and sensible decisions, learn from constructive criticism, possess a high commitment to quality service, and participate in a team approach to law enforcement. In addition, candidates will have a successful track record of the following:

• Professional skill or knowledge using computer keyboard; skill or knowledge using radio, telephone, and computers.

• Active listening; conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message.
• Placing a high priority on the internal and external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implements customer-focused practices.
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Ability to analyze and understand information gathered and follow the best course of action. Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions.
• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior.

• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
• Maintaining stable performance while handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation.

Education

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional related college course work or degree preferred.

Experience

• Completion of a probationary period in a public safety agency.

Certificates and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, Class C with a good driving record.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatch Certificate is required. 

Special Requirements

• Possess excellent vision and hearing skills, with ability to sit, talk, type, hear, and walk for extended periods of time as well as lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Supplemental Information

Part-time temporary employees serve in an at-will capacity and understand that service with the City may be terminated at any time. This position does not provide any benefits, with the exception of paid sick leave. In accordance with the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, all temporary, part-time, and seasonal employees, who on or after July 1, 2015, work in California for 30 or more days within a year from the commencement of employment are entitled to paid sick leave for prescribed purposes. Employees will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and are entitled to use accrued sick days beginning on the 90th day of employment. Employees may use up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of accrued sick leave in each year of employment. 

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online at the City's BambooHR homepage. Applications will be reviewed weekly. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.

What happens next?

• We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, physical test or job simulation, phone interview, in-person or video interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• The final phase of the selection process is the probationary period, which in most cases is one year, depending on your classification.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

The City of San Bruno Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the process must inform the Human Resources Department by the final filing date by emailing hr@sanbruno.ca.gov.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(650) 616-7055

Contact email:

hr@sanbruno.ca.gov

The City of Pacifica is currently hiring part-time Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our team!

Are you 18 years of age or older?  

Are you available to work Monday through Friday with varying shifts?

Do you have a passion for working with children?

If so, apply today!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for Child Care Professionals. Currently, the City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department is recruiting for Child Care Aides and Child Care Associate Teachers to join our Child Care Team! The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications, work experience and education.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

Salary

Child Care Aide: $16.50 - $19.50 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.  

Child Care Associate Teacher: $19.50 - $25.00 per hour, part time, non-benefited, typically limited to 1,000 hours per year.

CHILD CARE AIDE

This position will work directly with a Child Care Site Coordinator or Lead Teacher at varying pre-school or K-6/ K-8 school sites based on program needs. The Child Care Aide is responsible for leading activities and supervising small groups of children in State-funded Title V programs.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner
• Attending staff meetings and in-service trainings as required

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Job description is currently under review.

CHILD CARE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

This position is responsible for leading activities and supervision of small groups of children at a State-funded Title V program. 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting staff in implementing youth recreation activities, sports, arts, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Maintaining discipline, site safety and observe the overall physical and emotional well-being of the program participants.
• Interacting with parents, participants, school district and city employees in a professional manner.
• Assisting students in completing homework in a variety of subjects.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training as required.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.   Job description is currently under review.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Mechanic.

Under general supervision, performing skilled minor and major mechanical repairs to automotive and other power-driven equipment; and doing related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Equipment Mechanic is  responsible for the daily operation of the maintenance shop and maintenance of City vehicles and Parks construction equipment. Incumbents perform skilled and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks and provide direction to work crews as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Parks Supervisor. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but are not limited to the following)

• Determines vehicles due for dealer repair and warranty service, and schedules such work.
• Performs equipment inspections, adjustments, and certifications.
• Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts engines, transmissions, differentials, and clutches.
• Tunes engines, replaces ignition parts, and cleans and adjusts carburetors.
• Replaces or repairs faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Replaces such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
• Performs welding in the repair of equipment.
• Maintains accurate and efficient inventory of parts. Electronically updates and maintains accurate equipment asset inventory system.
• Maintains records of time and materials.
• Confers with departments regarding immediate repair needs and organizes future repair schedules. 
• Maintains the shop in a clean, organized, safe, and orderly manner.
• Ensures compliance with shop safety rules and conducts safety meetings.
• Assumes responsibility of the garage in the absence of the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

San Mateo County Health's Aging and Disability Services Division is seeking qualified individuals for the unclassified and limited-term positions of In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I/II/III. Social Workers provide a wide variety of welfare services in such areas as information and referral, protective services, out-of-home services, health related services, chore services, and other welfare services within the Health and the Human Services Agency.

 
Currently, there are three limited-term vacancies and an unclassified vacancy in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program. The program provides in-home care for persons who cannot safely remain in their own home without such assistance. The recipients of IHSS are aged, blind and/or disabled and eligible for Medi-Cal. Disabled and/or blind minor children may also be eligible for IHSS. The Social Worker will make a home visit to determine eligibility for the program and to conduct an assessment to determine a range of service hours for particular tasks. The IHSS recipient or guardian is the IHSS employer and is responsible for hiring and supervising a provider for the care they receive. The Social Worker will travel throughout the County to conduct home visits, attend meetings and perform other duties of the position. The Social Worker will work in the San Mateo, CA Aging and Disability Services Office.
 

This IHSS Social Worker will conduct intake and/or on-going activities for IHSS recipients. Some of those activities include:

• Conduct initial IHSS assessments using a detailed State assessment tool.
• Complete necessary documents, paperwork, and work within different information technology systems.
• Conduct annual reassessments.
• Educate, support, and perform administrative duties for IHSS recipients and care providers to understand/comply with program regulations.
• Provide education, outreach, and community resources information.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and program integrity to ensure proper adherence to regulations.
• Prepare for and attend Fair Hearings.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings or other activities to support San Mateo County's vision for integrated services.
• Maintain oversight of case management needs for a caseload focused on serving IHSS recipients who aged, blind, and/or disabled, including minors.
• Collaborate and facilitate service with care providers and other partner agencies.

 The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Experience providing clinical assessment for children, youth and adults with disabilities. 
• Understanding of human development and behavior within diverse populations.
• Ability to independently develop and implement sound case plans of action.
• Experience balancing client-centered care coordination and accompanying administrative documentation.
• Familiarity in implementing program regulations.
• Superior organizational skills to manage a large caseload and related documents.
• Proficient computer skills to use several independent database systems as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technology, policies and procedures.
• Excellent writing/documentation skills.
• Fluency in Tagalog, Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese is a plus.

For information on the In-Home Supportive Services Program please visit: https://www.smchealth.org/home-supportive-services

SALARY:
Social Worker I: $7,162.13- $8,008.00/month
Social Worker II: $7,236.67- $9,048.00/month
Social Worker III: $8,533.20- $10,665.20/month

Social Workers provide highly skilled, intensive casework services to individuals and their families and provide casework consultation within the department and to outside agencies.  Incumbents of positions at this level work with minimal supervision and are expected to have acquired the high degree of assessment skills required to perform care coordination and referral tasks in complex casework areas. Lead supervisory responsibilities may be assigned as circumstances dictate.

NOTE: This is an unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-will for a limited duration, typically associated with grant or other special funding. These positions are not covered by San Mateo County Civil Service Rules; and there is no formal probation period. The following are the same for classified and unclassified positions: salary, increases and other forms of compensation; accrual of sick leave, vacation, overtime, holiday and leaves of absence; health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and retirement.

NOTE: This is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. 

Licensure/Certification: 

• California class C driver license or equivalent.

Education:

• Social Worker I: Satisfactory completion of 24 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

• Social Worker II: Satisfactory completion of 30 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

• Social Worker III: Satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.

Experience: 

• Social Worker I: Two years of experience providing counseling, social services, public assistance and related services to the public, or to special groups.
  Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science or a related field.

• Social Worker II: Two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker I or higher in San Mateo County.
  Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.

• Social Worker III:  Three years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.  
  Substitution: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work and two years experience performing duties comparable to those of a Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.

Social Worker I

Knowledge of:

• Contemporary social and economic problems.
• Socioeconomic conditions and trends.
• Public social service programs at the federal, state and local levels of government.
• Principles of interviewing and counseling.
• Basic principles of individual and group behavior.

Skill/Ability to:

• Learning social work principles, methods and techniques.
• Establishing rapport with clients and their families in working toward solutions to their problems.
• Speaking and writing effectively.
• Maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Analyzing problems and needs of clients and developing courses of action which work toward constructive solutions.

Social Worker II

Knowledge of:

• Principles of individual, group, and community behavior.
• Scope and nature of current problems in the field of social work.
• Social work methods and procedures.
• Social service programs, and State and Federal legislation.
• Techniques and principles of interviewing and counseling and problem solving methodology.
• Social and community resources and awareness of how to identify, develop, and properly utilize these resources.

Skill/Ability to:

• Understanding and implementing the agency's programs, policies and procedures.
• Implementing caseload management techniques.
• Establishing rapport with clients and their families in working toward solutions to their problems.
• Analyzing problems and needs of clients and developing courses of action which lead toward constructive solutions.
• Speaking and writing effectively.
• Establishing effective working relationships with other employees.

Social Worker III
Knowledge of:

• Theories of human behavior and their practical applications.
• Psycho-social, medical, and economic interrelationships that result in individual and social abnormalities.
• Philosophy and function of social work systems.
• Appropriate utilization of a variety of social resources.
• Laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of social work agencies, specifically those relating to the specific areas of assignment.

Skill/Ability to:

• Formulating, developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Working effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and psychopathologies.
• Working with a variety of social resources to plan and coordinate services to individual clients.
• Acting as a consultant and trainer to other social service staff.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.

If you are interested in being considered for this unclassified position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format:

• Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
• Resume

Supplemental Questions:   

1. The position requires a valid California class C driver license or equivalent. Provide your 1) Driver's License number and 2) The expiration date.
2. Social Worker I requires satisfactory completion of 24 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Social Worker II requires satisfactory completion of 30 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses. Social Worker III requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester units of social welfare and/or appropriate behavioral science courses.
    
   List the following for the education that qualifies you:
    1) The course ID for classes completed;
    2) Course title; and
    3) The "semester" units received for each.
    
   NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
3. Social Worker I requires two years of experience providing counseling, social services, public assistance and related services to the public, or to special groups OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social welfare, behavioral science or a related field. Social Worker II requires two years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker I in San Mateo County OR an MSW degree. Social Worker III requires three years of case management experience comparable to a Social Worker II OR an MSW degree and two years of experience performing duties comparable to Social Worker II or higher in San Mateo County.
   
   List the following for the experience that qualifies you:
    1) Your exact title;
    2) Job duties;
    3) Length of experience in months; and
    4) Employer.
    
   NOTE: APPLICATIONS THAT DON'T CLEARLY INDICATE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
4. Describe in detail your experience completing social work assessments with older adults and individuals with disabilities. Provide an example of a time your assessment was not well received by the client and how did you adjust your approach to ensure the client's needs were met. Be specific. 
5. Provide an example of a time in your career where you had to implement a new administrative or regulative change that also affected your clientele. What did you do to ensure your understanding and implementation of the change was successful? How did you adjust your approach with your clientele to ensure smooth service delivery? Be specific. 
6. Describe your experience with managing a large and ethnically diverse caseload of clients. What techniques do you use to ensure you are providing service through a racial equity lens while also meeting work expectations? Be specific.

Please include the words "In-Home Supportive Services Social Worker I/ II/III – Aging and Disability Services - Unclassified/Limited-Term" in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to:

Charlene Yabut, Health Services Manager I

  cyabut@smcgov.org

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
Apply immediately. Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process.
 
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.

San Carlos (pop. 29,403) has a long-standing reputation for stable governance, strong fiscal stewardship, and strategic investment in public infrastructure. City leadership places a high value on community engagement, thoughtful planning, and preserving this San Francisco Peninsula community’s small-town character while embracing innovation and responsible growth. Municipal services are delivered by 104 FTEs and supported by a FY 2025–26 budget of $129.1 million ($69.7 million General Fund), along with a five-year Capital Improvement Program totaling $164 million.
 
The ideal candidate will exhibit a collaborative spirit and forward-looking perspective along with the proven ability to help an organization and community navigate an exciting period of opportunity. The City Council seeks an inclusive leader capable of building trust and working seamlessly with highly engaged stakeholders and partnering effectively across the organization. A visionary professional with demonstrated success in the execution of priorities and a history of achieving notable results is expected. Competitive candidates will possess at least five years of relevant executive-level experience along with a master’s degree.
 
The City is committed to offering competitive compensation. The starting salary is anticipated to be near $350,000 DOQE. Recruitment closes 11:59pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

To be considered for this opportunity, upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com.