Social Worker Department of Public Health - H00186

About

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

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

Under general supervision, this Social Worker investigates requests for public assistance in accordance with legal provisions, policies and procedures to determine eligibility and needs of applicants and recipients; recommends assistance grants; provides other miscellaneous services; maintains case records; and performs related duties.

• 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 by 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 and complete required forms; 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.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree, with major coursework in social service.
• 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.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

All job applications must be submitted through the online portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./ to begin your application process. For questions, contact Jerome Anabu at Jerome.

Anabu or (628) 271‑6813.