Bilingual Social Worker - Early Start (Spanish Required)

Golden Gate Regional Center Inc; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,826 - 79,114; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

403(b) retirement account contribution

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Golden Gate Regional Center Inc is seeking a passionate Bilingual Social Worker for the Early Start Division. This hybrid role involves conducting needs assessments, developing action plans, and advocating for children and families from ages 0-3.

The position offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement contributions, as well as ample paid time off. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social welfare or a related field required.
• Case management experience with infants or children under 4 strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and develop Family Service Plans.
• Act as an advocate for clients and families to receive entitled services.
• Maintain client records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Multi-cultural experience

Counseling techniques

Child development knowledge

Crisis management

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social welfare or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bilingual Social Worker - Early Start

Starting Salary: Bachelor's Degree: $59,826 - $71,791

Master's Degree: $65,929 - $79,114

Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about?

GGRC is currently hiring for a Bilingual Social Workers in our Early Start Division.

This is a Hybrid flex schedule role offering the opportunity to work in the community, from our office located in Marin County and from the comfort of your own home.

What the Bilingual Social Worker - Early Start will do:

Early Start does the needs assessment and works with the families of clients aged 0‑3 to develop, implement, and coordinate the client’s Family Service Plan, acting as an advocate and service coordinator to the clients and their families. Local travel within the county of Marin may be required. Occasional statewide travel and access to reliable transportation and many different locations throughout the day in order to perform the outline responsibilities of the position is required. This position requires fluency in both reading and speaking in Spanish.

Meet with clients/families and conduct a needs assessment. Develop action plans for community resources and referrals. Provide information to families and community agencies regarding GGRC and services available. Partner with families to problem solve and build on family strengths and natural supports. Monitor child’s developmental status and provide developmental activities to enhance development. Provide intake services and crises management as needed.

Act as an advocate with client/family to assure receipt of entitled services and achievement of client’s rights. Educate clients/families on available resources and support and on specific policies/programs such as Medicaid Waiver and Institutional Deeming. Review and ensure that clients receive appropriate services from existing community resources. Evaluate availability and effectiveness of services.

Research available community resources and services. Initiate referrals and monitor progress of referrals and of vender services. Participate in community meetings and activities. Participate in staff and other internal meetings and task forces as assigned. Help improve and develop community service by providing appropriate support.

Maintain client records, case and Title XIX Progress notes as required. Determine eligibility for further GGRC services. Coordinate transition from Early Start services to local school districts or other community programs. Prepare Special Incident Report and other reports and forms. Ensure compliance with program’s policies and procedures as set forth by the State of California. Ensure that services are provided per relevant regulations.

Who You Are

• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity;
• Knowledge of identifying and navigating generic services;
• Knowledge of principles, objective and techniques of counseling individuals;
• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development behavior, human growth and development of family relationships;
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation concerning Early Start regulations and services for High Risk Infants and their 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 in producing documents in a business manner and conveying complex information in a clear, concise and professional manner;
• 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.

Bilingual Social Worker Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of social welfare or related human services field. Master’s Degree preferred;
• Case Management experience with infants or children under 4 strongly preferred;
• Ability to speak clearly and be understood by native Spanish speakers and to understand relevant spoken/written dialects, as appropriate;

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage. 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account. Generous time off: 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.