Social Worker - Assessment at Golden Gate Regional Center San Francisco, CA

Overview

Social Worker - Assessment — Golden Gate Regional Center, San Francisco, CA.

Starting Salary

Bachelor's Degree: $58,083 - $69,700

Master's Degree: $64,008 - $76,810

Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about? GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity. We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join the Assessment Department.

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Where will I work?

This role offers a hybrid schedule with work in clients’ homes in San Francisco County, at GGRC offices, and from home.

Lead the needs assessment of applicants (3 years and older) and their families and develop Individual Program Plans for eligible applicants.

• Initial Applicant Assessment
• Meets with the applicant/family/guardian within 15 working days and reviews submitted materials
• Obtain the completed application form from applicant and/or family (or assist in completion of form)
• Clarify the request for services and the needs of applicant/family
• Review and analyze data; identify barriers and opportunities in applicants’ development objectives and plans
• Provide information regarding GGRC and services available
• Interview to obtain social, emotional, developmental, and familial information for social diagnosis
• Work with applicants to assess needs, preferences, and life choices
• Confirm any immediate needs and provide referrals for necessary interventions or services
• Complete Social Assessment report
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with team and applicants
• Obtain information to complete Applicant Developmental Evaluation Report (CDER)
• Obtain signed Release of Information forms for additional data
• Submit completed application packet and Releases of Information to Office Intake
• Coordinate assessment team completion of the CDER at eligibility determination
• Provide information and referrals for applicants not eligible for agency services
• Research available community resources and services
• Ensure services are provided per the Lanterman Act and Title XVII
• Obtain or collect information for use by interdisciplinary team
• Provide intake services as needed
• Provide crises management as needed
• Review and ensure applicants receive appropriate services from existing community resources
• Empower applicants and families to participate in coordinating and utilizing resources
• Advocate for applicants in unique circumstances
• Provide outreach services as assigned
• Maintain records and prepare written/verbal reports and miscellaneous paperwork
• Participate in staff and internal meetings, and community meetings
• Assist community resources in improving services to the disabled; identify needs or gaps
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Maintain all applicant information as confidential in compliance with HIPAA and the Lanterman Act

Who You Are:

• Interviewing techniques to ensure person-centered planning
• Knowledge of counseling principles, objectives, and techniques
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior, human growth, and family development
• Ability to maintain case records clearly and concisely
• Written communication: clear, professional business writing
• Oral communication: ability to convey complex information clearly
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Basic familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook or similar
• Fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese preferred

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required

Competency Traits

• Facilitates discussions and collaboration
• Gains enrollment by ensuring buy-in from applicants, families, and agencies
• Empowers applicants to develop supports and resources
• Builds partnerships and trust through collaboration and active listening
• Problem solves creatively to reach outcomes for applicants
• Willingness to support team members
• Information seeking and initiative; persistence and positive attitude
• Crisis management and decision making
• Respect, cultural awareness, and adaptability

Travel Required

• Local travel within San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties
• Occa…