Social Worker Department of Public Health - H00186

Overview

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening
  :
  Friday, January 23, 2026
• Final date to receive applications
  :
  Application filing will close on or after Monday, February 2, 2026.
• Salary
  : $83,954 - $102,024 Annually
• Appointment Type
  :
  Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment : CBT-2910-H00186

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City s commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Under general supervision, investigates requests for public assistance in accordance with well-defined and established legal provisions, policies, and procedures in order to determine the eligibility and needs of applicants and recipients for public assistance and services; recommends assistance grants on basis of findings; provides other miscellaneous services; maintains various case records; and performs related duties as required.

• Connect clients to community resources, address barriers to access, and advocate to help resolve issues that limit participation in programs.
• Schedule and conduct interviews to assess applicants’ service needs, including in-home visits as required. Verify information received through phone and written verification, and evaluate eligibility based on collected data.
• Assess client needs, create individualized service plans with goals and action steps, coordinate and monitor services, prepare reports and assessments, and provide counseling on family, financial, physical, and emotional concerns.
• Maintain accurate and complete files; prepare and update correspondence and narratives; document case actions, complete required forms, and process eligibility determinations for social and ancillary services in a timely manner.
• Explain policies, rules, and regulations to applicants and clients, and assist with completing required forms and reports.
• Conduct orientations for community agencies; build and maintain relationships with local organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and other stakeholders to promote resource programs; facilitate and mediate case conferences between staff and service providers.
• Gather and analyze data to identify trends and insights; develop evidence-based recommendations; and prepare reports.

The Social Worker (2910) may perform other duties as assigned/required.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website:

• Please attach a copy of your baccalaureate degree and your transcripts when submitting your application.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree, with major course work in social service;
  AND
• One (1) year of experience as a social worker in a recognized social service agency.

Substitution:
One (1) year of graduate study in an accredited graduate school of social work or six (6) months of experience as a Social Worker Trainee may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Please attach a copy of your baccalaureate degree and your transcripts when submitting your application.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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