Are you looking for a meaningful career with unique experiences helping children and families? If you want to get back to the ideals and values that brought you to the field of social work, we have an opportunity for you. Come join a team of skilled and motivated individuals to make a difference in the lives of children and families. An Adoptions Specialist impacts lives by directly working with children, parents, and community partners. The Adoptions Services Branch facilitates adoption of children who need permanent homes by providing adoption services through regional offices throughout the state. The Sacramento Regional Office is responsible for providing these services in Northern California.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This work location is very convenient! The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.
This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-22-25 and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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.
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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: 9/8/2025

Please refer the Job description for details