Bilingual Social Worker - Cantonese Required

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC); San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,041 - 38,405; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

10% employer contribution to a retirement account

Generous paid time off including 13 vacation days

Job summary

A leading social service organization in San Mateo, California, is seeking a Social Worker to assess and support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role includes developing Individual Program Plans, advocating for clients, and working collaboratively with families and community resources. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred but not required, and fluency in Cantonese is a plus. Benefits include generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of counseling individuals.
• Knowledge in identifying and navigating generic services.
• Demonstrated interest in working with persons with developmental special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of developmentally disabled individuals and implement Individual Program Plans.
• Monitor and revise plans to ensure effective service delivery.
• Act as an advocate for individuals supported and ensure client rights.

Skills

Knowledge of counseling techniques

Ability to interview skillfully

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of human growth and development

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Ability to develop skills for independent work

Knowledge of community resources

Fluency in Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare or related field

Job description

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Overview

GGRC is hiring Social Workers in our San Mateo County office. This role offers a hybrid schedule, with work in clients’ homes in San Mateo County, from our San Mateo office, and from home.

Base pay range

$29,041.00/yr - $38,405.00/yr

Starting Salary
Bachelor's Degree: $59,826 - $71,791
Master's Degree: $65,929 - $79,114

What you’ll do

Under the direction of the designated Supervising Social Worker, this position uses Person Centered practices to assess the needs of developmentally disabled individuals and their families, develops and implements the Individual Program Plan, and coordinates associated services. It requires managing a wide range of active cases, including creative planning to seek and acquire services for individuals supported.

This role meets with individuals at their residence or in the community to design and develop the Individual Program Plan, then implements, monitors, and revises the plan, assesses needs and barriers, and initiates and terminates regional center funding while ensuring that purchased services are provided. It prepares required reports and documentation in a timely, accurate manner and maintains records in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Acting as an advocate for individuals supported and their families, the role ensures receipt of entitled services and client rights, encourages full participation in coordinating resources, and reviews to ensure effective services from existing community resources. It initiates referrals and monitors progress of vendored services, evaluates service availability and effectiveness, and helps identify community needs or gaps with the development of new or improved services. May provide intake or outreach services as assigned and participate in internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of counseling individuals
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth and development of family relationships
• Knowledge of community structures and how to intervene on behalf of individuals supported
• Knowledge in identifying and navigating generic services, counseling techniques, and typical and atypical child development behavior
• Ability to interview skillfully
• Ability to develop skills for independent work, exercise judgment in decision-making, and cooperate as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to stimulate cooperation of individuals supported, their families, and community agencies
• Ability to speak and write effectively
• Ability to maintain case records clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school (social welfare or related field preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated interest in working with persons with developmental special needs
• Access to reliable transportation
• Fluent in Cantonese

Benefits

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000 per fiscal year
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits with employer contributions, plus employer-paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage
• 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account
• Generous paid time off: 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal days, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC special

GGRC values diversity and is community-minded and passionate about placing each person at the center of their life. We strive to interact with all individuals with respect and responsiveness.

How to apply

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If questions do not accurately capture your qualifications, attach a cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. GGRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.