Social Worker I
20 days ago
San Francisco
Job Description Catholic Charities is home to many community programs and services. The Aging Support Service programs assist individuals in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties with maintaining their independence and dignity at every spectrum of care. The Aging Case Management Program offers Case Management, and Long-Term Housing Subsidy services that assist with the on-going support to individuals experiencing age-related decline in health, and or need of help with resources navigation and service connection to decrease risk or institutionalization, and our Long Term rent assistance provides monetary help and case management to eligible clients that prevent eviction and/or homelessness. Our program is recognized as a not-for-profit, full-service program providing much needed services and empowerment to the aging and impaired adult’s population, to increase independence and Age in Place. This position is temporary and will end December 15, 2025. Salary: $28.00- $31.08 Location: Onsite 5 days a week. Primary Responsibilities: The Social Worker is expected to carry a caseload of at least 40 cases and responsible for core housing case management, benefits advocacy, support services for physical and mental health – acute/chronic, and problem solving. Provide assistance to people accessing other applicable housing opportunities. Assist clients in maintaining or increasing their housing stabilization. Working to assess the Participants needs, by providing immediate services, personal goals, and services plans. This position will work with Participants around self-sufficiency, and how to maintain independence and prevent homelessness. And under the supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director, the social worker completes an assessment to determine eligibility and the needs of the applicant. JOB TITLE: Social Worker 1 (Housing Case Manager) • Caseload portfolio assignment up to 35-40 clients, • Provide comprehensive screening and assessment of clients and services needed., • Develop person centered care plans: provide counseling, monitoring and care plan changes as necessary., • Data entry into CA Get care, and CARES Systems and completion of monthly reports., • Participate in staff meetings, client peer reviews, in-services and other training as required., • Makes recommendations to enhance and improve services., • Other duties as assigned., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Knowledge of San Francisco County social services networks., • Certified or familiarity with HCV/Housing Quality Standards., • Bilingual in Mandarin/Cantonese or Spanish language preferred., • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Products., • Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision., • Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms., • Promote a positive professional and organizational image in the community., • Sensitivity to seniors and people with disabilities and their needs., • Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements for people working with ageing adults., • Sensitivity in handling complex/confidential information., • Ability to work under pressure., • Ability to work as a member of a team., • Valid CA Driver’s License and personal car preferred., • Knowledge of structure and content of services to seniors., • Good problem-solving skills and ability to follow through., • Strong interpersonal, communication, and telephone skills, • Computer literacy. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Frequent Lifting, pushing, and pulling., • Frequent Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers., • Frequent Bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and walking., • Noise level in work environment is usually moderate and consistent with a normal office setting., • Occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by clients., • Occasionally exposed to latex gloves while providing personal care assistance., • Occasionally exposed to bleach solution for sanitizing utensils, dishes and serving utensils. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. I have read the job description above and I understand that the knowledge, skill, abilities and assigned responsibilities listed are conditions of my employment with Catholic Charities. I also understand that the job description may be changed or altered at any time Company DescriptionCatholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs – homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease -- to name a few – with compassion and services of highest quality. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Catholic Charities is one of the largest, oldest, and most comprehensive nonprofit human services organizations in Northern California, annually reaching more than 60,000 vulnerable individuals of all faiths in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. With a staff of approximately 450, reaching peaks of nearly 600 with seasonal hires, a budget of $54.3 million, and a current governing board of 27, this venerable, fully-accredited, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit addresses some of the most pressing community needs – homelessness, generational poverty, immigration, inequality, hunger, aging in isolation, and communicable disease -- to name a few – with compassion and services of highest quality.\r\n\r\nCATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability, or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.\r\n\r\nPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.