Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) is a multi-purpose tool that identifies strengths and  needs; supports decision-making, including level of care and service planning; and allows for monitoring and  outcome measurement of services and supports. When used as part of the Child and Family Teaming (CFT)  process, the IP-CANS tool helps guide conversations among CFT members about the well-being of children  and youth, identify their strengths and needs, inform and support care coordination, aid in case planning  activities, and inform decisions about placement.

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The IP-CANS and CFT processes are foundational to California's new Foster Care Tiered Rates Structure,  which implements in July 2027. As such, fidelity monitoring and support of IP-CANS and CFT processes is  critical to ensure that children and youth receive the foster care rate and support to address their needs. For  more information about California's new Foster Care Tiered Rates Structure, please visit: -reform-proposal.

The AGPA/SSA will work with other members of the CANS Fidelity Support Unit and other CDSS staff,  stakeholders, county partners, community providers, Tribal partners, and CANS experts to develop and refine  the CANS fidelity case review tool and process. This tool and process is a critical component of the suite of  activities and tools to monitor and support fidelity of the IP-CANS and CFT processes.

The AGPA/SSA will work with other members of the CANS Fidelity Support Unit and other CDSS staff, county  partners, community providers, and Tribal partners to conduct reviews of completed IP-CANS for children and  youth in foster care to gather data and to understand strengths and challenges counties and providers are  experiencing with their IP-CANS and CFT processes and practices.

The Family Teaming and Care Coordination Section seeks a diverse pool of applicants including those from  historically marginalized groups or those who have lived experience in the child welfare system. We  encourage all interested applicants to apply.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. 

Your application package must include a STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ), which answers the four  questions below.

Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will  be invited to an on-site or virtual interview. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.

Clearly label the Statement of Qualifications, re-state each question, and organize a detailed response directly  under each numbered question.

For each question please include: 1) places of employment or personal/lived  experience; 2) pertinent dates; and 3) duties performed and/or experience gained.

The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced. Please use a 12-point font.

Please note: References to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered.  Incomplete or missing responses to the information requested may negatively impact the assessment of your  qualifications.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions:

1. Please describe how you meet the qualifications for this position. Include any specific experience with the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool and/or child and family team (CFT) meetings/processes.

2. Please describe your experience working within the child welfare, juvenile probation, and/or behavioral health systems. Include any specific experience with the CANS tool and/or CFT meetings/processes.

3. Please describe your experience facilitating groups and/or leading meetings.

4. Please describe your experience serving in a lead role where you were responsible for the development, modification, and maintenance of a project, program, or assignment.

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You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. 

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/17/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Social Services

N/A

Attn: Classification & Certification Unit

P.O.Box 944243, MS 8-15-58

Sacramento , CA 94244-2430

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Social Services

California Department of Social Services

Classification & Pay Unit

744 P Street, MS 8-15-58

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Daniel Wilson
(916) 212-1024
Daniel.Wilson@dss.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 657-2326
EEOoffice@dss.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions. 

Job Tags

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