"Social Work Associate"

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor for the Citywide Supportive Housing Program Team, the Social Work Associate (SWA) works with San Franciscans living in Permanent Supportive Housing who struggle with issues of mental and physical health, substance use and housing retention to collaborate with community providers and link residents to appropriate outpatient services and provide housing stabilization to prevent homelessness.

The SWA will be assigned a caseload of residents from one of the DISH supportive housing sites (Camelot, Le Nain, Empress, Windsor, PBI, Star) and provide individual treatment including case management services, crisis intervention and 5150 assessments, substance use treatment, and psycho education, group treatment, community events; intake, initial and annual assessment and service plans and consultation plus other duties as assigned.

The SWA maintains client records according to California City and County requirements; and participates on an interdisciplinary treatment team. Attends weekly staff meetings and participates in all required training sessions. Plus, other duties as assigned. Demonstrates a commitment to anti-racism, social justice and the ability to engage and respect a diverse community of clients and peers.

The SWA will coordinate closely with property management staff from DISH, DPH Nursing and all support service partners, to develop treatment strategies; advocacy and coordination with other agencies, families, and clients; track client contacts in Epic and One Systems, complete initial and annual assessments, referrals, and linkage; coordinate closely with hospitals and clinic medical providers and the candidate will also perform other duties as assigned. Clients typically require routine assistance, individualized treatment approach and support from a community of providers.

Primary emphasis on treatment uses a client centered approach to prepare individuals with disabilities in attaining optimal function, including psychological, social, and vocational function in the context of their personal goals, abilities, perception of quality of life and maximize housing retention with the use of a combination of clinical case management and advocacy.

The incumbent must foster and embrace the UCSF PRIDE
The job will involve the ability to lift 50 lbs, walking and climbing stairs and outreaching clients in their homes daily.

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).

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