Human Services Agency

Case Worker Recruitment

Child Welfare Case Worker Opportunities

Child Welfare Case Workers in Washoe County work with diverse families to investigate reports of abuse or neglect and provide services that help families safely care for their children. Working in Child Welfare is both rewarding and challenging—it’s a career that requires dedication, compassion, and resilience.

To help prospective applicants understand what this role entails, WCHSA has created Preparing for a Career in Child Welfare, a realistic job preview highlighting the unique rewards and challenges of this work. You can also use the Child Welfare Case Worker Self-Screening Tool to determine if this career path may be a good fit for you.

Job Specifications

For detailed information about Human Services Case Worker positions, click the links below or visit the Washoe County Human Resources website:

• Case Worker I
• Case Worker II
• Case Worker III

Application Process

WCHSA follows the merit recruitment system, which means:

• You must apply when a recruitment is open.
• Applicants are tested and placed on a ranked list based on their test scores.

Recruitments typically open in June or July, with additional openings throughout the year based on agency hiring needs. WCHSA generally hires case workers four times per year to align with the Child Welfare Academy training schedule.

To check for active recruitments, visit the Washoe County Job Opportunities page.

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