Social Work Associate Permanent Supportive Housing
About The Position
The Social Work Associate (SWA) works with San Franciscans living in Permanent Supportive Housing who struggle with issues of mental and physical health problems, substance use and misuse and housing retention challenges to collaborate with community providers and link residents to appropriate outpatient services and provide housing stabilization to prevent homelessness. The SWA will have a caseload of residents from one of the DISH supportive housing sites (Camelot, Le Nain, Empress, Windsor) and provide individual treatment including case management services, crisis intervention and 5150 assessments, substance use treatment, and psycho education, group treatment, community events; intake, assessment, service planning and consultation and other duties as assigned. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $29.79 - $38.74 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work from a program approved by the Council on Social Work Education, and one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience if the applicant doesn't have a bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Ability to do outreach, including to SRO hotels, inpatient hospitals and scattered site housing locations.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detailed oriented. Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to social justice & anti-racism
- Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
- Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
- An understanding of mental health issues and sensitivity toward mental health clients
- Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations.
- Two years Case Management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to homelessness response system of SF.
- Demonstrated understanding of Harm Reduction, The Recovery Model and Housing First Model.
- Spanish language fluency adequate to provide therapy and clinical services to clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
