SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from everyone.

When to Apply

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, June 26, 2025 before 5:00 PM (PT).All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to be accepted.

Exam Number

AG9050B-S

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Withhold information
No withhold will be allowed. Required education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Essential Job Functions

What will you do as a Social Worker Trainee?

As a trainee, the incumbent receives information, instruction and practical experience in the following activities:

Identifies and analyzes clients' needs for service; sets priorities, explores alternatives with clients to develop plans for resolving problems.

Assists clients in carrying out problem solving activities directed toward resolving housing, money management, health care, citizenship, residence, employment and other problems of a tangible nature.

Assesses client's employment or training potential, and assists clients to overcome problems that would prevent or limit them from obtaining employment or participating in training programs.

Evaluates the needs of aged, blind and disabled clients and helps them use In-Home Supportive Services so they may remain safely in, or return to, their own homes and help maintain and strengthen their capabilities for self-care.

Provides information to clients about resources within the department and in the community; assists clients in selecting appropriate resources, contacting agencies, and in utilizing these resources.

Investigates situations involving adults reported to be endangered by abuse, neglect, exploitation or unsafe or hazardous living conditions, takes appropriate action and/or reports to appropriate agency to eliminate or reduce the possibility of endangerment.

Initiates requests for assistance from the appropriate legal authority to gain access to the client or obtain protection for clients in violent situations.

Acts as an advocate on behalf of the clients in situations where the clients are unable to act on their own, and when appropriate, refers clients for conservatorship.

Assists clients and their relatives in locating alternative living arrangements such as nursing homes, intermediate care facilities or board and care homes when in-home supportive services are not appropriate.

Takes appropriate action on referrals from public and private agencies and other jurisdictions.

Makes home visits as needed.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Social Worker Trainee .

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify

A Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university.

Physical Class
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

License
A valid California Class “C” Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Veteran’s Credit
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, giving you an additional 10 points. We will need a copy of your DD214 form to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at aavetyan@hr.lacounty.gov as soon as possible to ensure prompt and smooth processing.

Special Requirement Information

* To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to aavetyan@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications

• A B achelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counseling, Behavioral Science, or Public Health
• Experience working in adult services, mental health, public health, homelessness outreach, or emergency response programs
• Experience conducting field-based investigations

Additional Information

Examination Content
This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), worth 100%, assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• Deductive Reasoning
• Following Instructions
  

The passing score for the assessment(s) is 70%.

MULTIPLE CHOICE ASSESSMENTS AND/OR SIMULATIONS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Aging and Disabilities as they occur.

Transfer of Test Components

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.

Special Information:

Available Shift: Any

Application and Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely.

After your assessment is scored, we will review your application to confirm that you meet the qualifications listed in the job posting. If you do, you will remain on the list for hiring consideration. If you do not, you will receive a disqualification notice, even if you passed the assessment.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• AAvetyan@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging into govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

No Sharing of User ID and Password

All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Testing Accommodations
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Armen Avetyan

Department Contact Number: (213) 866-8749
Department Contact Email: aavetyan@hr.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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