Social Worker - Early Start

Social Workers – Early Start Division (San Francisco Office) Starting Salary Bachelor's Degree: $58,083 - $69,700 Master's Degree: $64,008 - $76,810 What You’ll Do Conduct needs assessment and develop Family Service Plan for clients aged 0‑3. Advocate and serve as service coordinator to clients and families. Travel locally within San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties; occasional statewide travel; reliable transportation required. Meet clients/families, conduct needs assessment, develop action plans for community resources and referrals. Provide intake services, crisis management, educational resources, and assistance with problem‑solving. Monitor child developmental status and provide developmental activities to enhance development. Advocate for receipt of entitled services and educate on resources and policies (Medicaid Waiver, Institutional Deeming). Review and ensure client services, evaluate availability and effectiveness of services. Research available community resources and services; initiate referrals and monitor progress. Participate in community meetings, staff meetings, and task forces. Maintain client records, case notes, and Title XIX progress notes. Determine eligibility for further services; coordinate transition to school districts or other programs. Prepare special incident reports and other required reports. Ensure compliance with program policies and California regulations. Who You Are Experience in multicultural and/or multilingual settings. Knowledge of identifying and navigating generic services. Knowledge of principles, objectives, and techniques of counseling individuals. Knowledge of typical and atypical child development behavior, human growth, and family relationships. Knowledge of state and federal legislation concerning Early Start regulations and services for high‑risk infants and families. Good interview skills and team spirit. Ability to balance conflicting priorities and focus on key job outcomes. Ability to proactively stay current with new information in area of expertise. Excellent communication skills for producing documents in a business manner and conveying complex information clearly, concisely, and professionally. Familiarity with MS Office or similar software applications. Creativity and problem‑solving skills. Organizational skills and time management. Crisis management and decision making. Empathic and able to respect and support cultural awareness. Requirements Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of social welfare or related human services field; a Master's Degree is preferred. Case management experience with infants or children under 4 is strongly preferred. Fluency in Spanish is preferred for this position; there is a possibility for a bilingual Spanish caseload if needed. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision coverage, a 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account, and generous time‑off benefits. 13 vacation days 15 sick days 11 paid holidays 6 personal holidays Up to 5 paid days for continuing education Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)