Social Worker Department of Public Health - H00186

Overview

Department: Public Health
Job class: 2910-Social Worker
Salary range: $83,954.00 - $
Role type: Permanent Civil Service

Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of the List
List type: Entrance

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.

Recruitment details:

• 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
  -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. Our employees play an important role in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Mission: The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH achieves its mission through the work of multiple divisions, including the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s complete system of care and includes Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

The Population Health Division provides core public health services: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Under general supervision, investigates requests for public assistance in accordance with well-defined and established legal provisions, policies, and procedures to determine eligibility and needs of applicants and recipients for public assistance and services; recommends assistance grants on basis of findings; provides other miscellaneous services; maintains 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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