HHSA/SDSU Liaison

SDSU Research Foundation•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

This position is open until filled, with an initial application review to take place after February 11, 2026. The salary for this position is budgeted at $6,933.20 per month. The HHSA/SDSU Liaison serves as the primary point of coordination between San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Child and Family Well-Being (CFWB), and the SDSU School of Social Work California Title IV-E Program . This role ensures the effective implementation of Field Practicum requirements and compliance with California Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipend Program guidelines. The position oversees comprehensive coordination and tracking of SDSU School of Social Work interns and field instructors across the greater San Diego HHSA regions/programs. In collaboration with the Cal IV-E Project Coordinator, the HHSA/SDSU Liaison develops, implements, and supports service delivery aligned with California Title IV-E child welfare competencies.

Requirements

Ability to display organization, meet deadlines, display detail orientation, possess good judgment and common sense
Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, and Cal IV-E students and HHSA employees
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
Ability to relate well to others within the project environment.
Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity
Experience in curriculum development and training
Knowledge of child welfare agencies
Demonstrated excellence in administrative, collaborative, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in appropriate field related to program/project, or additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis
Two years of progressively responsible experience in technical or administrative assignments.
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Nice To Haves

MSW from an accredited school of social work; LCSW preferred.
Minimum of five years post master’s degree experience in a public or private agency, providing direct and administrative service delivery.
Field instructor for MSWstudents with a minimum ofthree years, preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the practicum placement process for California Title IV-E MSW and BASW students in accordance with SDSU policies and procedures.
Identify, recruit, screen, develop, and evaluate child welfare service (CWS) programs and field instructors for California Title IV-E placements.
Provides training and facilitates CWS meetings to interpret and reinforce SDSU School of Social Work policies, field instruction standards, and supervision practices.
Offer ongoing consultation and collaboration with field instructors to support student learning, address concerns, mediate challenges, and strengthen integration of classroom and field education.
Serve as a liaison between SDSU, San Diego County, and community child welfare agencies to support intern assessment, communication, and program feedback.
Recruit, interview, screen, and assign California Title IV-E interns in collaboration with the California Title IV-E Project Coordinator.
Assist the California Title IV-E Coordinator in planning and implementing educational experiences and learning activities that ensure achievement of child welfare competencies.
Monitor and evaluate liability and risk management issues related to students and participating agencies.
Complete field administration tasks, maintain accurate records, and provide required program updates.
Participate in the School of Social Work, California Title IV-E meetings, and program events as required
Recruit, mentor, and support HHSA employees through the application process for the BASW/MSW program.
Provide ongoing guidance and support to part-time MSW students throughout their academic program.
Develop and implement a retention plan to ensure Cal Title IV-E students successfully complete their service requirement in San Diego County.
Maintain continuous support for Cal Title IV-E students working in the County of San Diego during their service commitment, including in-person support across HHSA regions/programs