Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services or a related field. Experience: Three years of experience in community service and organization including experience working with community groups in planning and implementing activities addressing alcohol and drug prevention and/or health and social problems. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé and supporting documents (copies of licenses and certificates) to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.