Social Work Associate

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

3d•$35 - $45•Remote

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Citywide Flexible Housing Pool (FHP) Team, the Social Work Associate (SWA) works with high risk mentally ill and/or substance abusing clients living in scattered site housing to prevent homelessness and link them to appropriate outpatient services. Through community outreach, the SWA assists with providing individual intensive clinical case management, housing navigation services, housing stabilization services, advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, 5150 assessment, linkage to substance abuse treatment, psycho education; intake, assessment, and individualized service planning to their caseload. The SWA coordinates closely with housing providers, our core partners, Brilliant Corners, as well as FHP Team members and other outside providers, to develop successful treatment strategies; treatment advocacy and coordination with other agencies and natural supports. The SWA tracks client contacts, treatment plans, assessments, evictions and makes appropriate referrals. The SWA maintains client records according to California, City and County requirements; and participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team. Candidate attends weekly staff meetings and participate in all required training sessions. Plus, other duties as assigned. Candidate demonstrates a commitment to anti-racism, social justice and the ability to engage and respect a diverse community of clients and peers.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to walk and climb stairs.
Demonstrates a commitment to anti-racism, social justice.
Ability to engage and respect a diverse community of clients and peers.

Responsibilities

Provide individual intensive clinical case management.
Provide housing navigation services.
Provide housing stabilization services.
Provide advocacy, counseling, and crisis intervention.
Conduct 5150 assessments.
Facilitate linkage to substance abuse treatment.
Provide psychoeducation.
Conduct intake, assessment, and individualized service planning.
Coordinate closely with housing providers, core partners, and other outside providers.
Track client contacts, treatment plans, assessments, and evictions.
Make appropriate referrals.
Maintain client records according to California, City and County requirements.
Participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Participate in all required training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.