Bilingual Community Social Worker (Cantonese/Mandarin)

Community Youth Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Youth Center of San Francisco seeks a Community Social Worker to provide culturally responsive case management and link clients with housing, health care, education, and public benefits. The role supports youth, families, and diverse communities throughout San Francisco, often requiring bilingual communication and coordination with multiple partners.

The position emphasizes individualized service planning, trauma-informed approaches, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in case management or behavioral health services.
• Experience serving diverse SF communities and bilingual proficiency in Cantonese/ Mandarin and English.
• Knowledge of local community resources and public benefits.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intakes, needs assessments, and service planning.
• Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed case management.
• Develop individualized service plans and monitor progress.
• Connect clients with housing, healthcare, and public benefits.
• Offer referrals, care coordination, and follow-up for service linkage.
• Assist with applications, documentation, and appointments; maintain records.

Skills

Case management

Cultural competence

Bilingual Cantonese/ Mandarin & Eng

Communication skills

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management systems

Electronic case documentation

Job description

Community Youth Center of San Francisco seeks a Community Social Worker to provide culturally responsive case management and link clients with housing, health care, education, and public benefits. The role supports youth, families, and diverse communities throughout San Francisco, often requiring bilingual communication and coordination with multiple partners.

The position emphasizes individualized service planning, trauma-informed approaches, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary