Bilingual Social Worker (Spanish Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Generous retirement contribution

13 vacation days

15 sick days

11 paid holidays

6 personal days

Up to 5 paid days for continuing education

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking an entry-level Social Worker in San Mateo County. This full-time position involves conducting assessments, developing and implementing individual service plans, and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. A Bachelor's Degree in social work or a related field is required, and fluency in Spanish is essential. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off and a 10% contribution to a retirement account.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or human services required.
• Fluency in Spanish essential.
• Experience in case management highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of individuals supported and their families.
• Develop and coordinate Individual Program Plans.
• Advocate for individuals to ensure they receive necessary services.

Skills

Knowledge of counseling principles

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) provided pay range

This range is provided by Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$59,826.00/yr - $79,114.00/yr

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 committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity.

Where will I work?

This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work within home of clients in San Mateo County, our San Mateo office and from the comfort of your own home.

What you'll Do:

• This position participates in the assessment of individuals supported and their needs and those of their families, develops, implements and coordinates their Individual Program Plan and completes needed documentation. This position has the responsibility for managing a wide range of active cases requiring the skills of a professionally trained social worker, including creative planning and acquiring services for individuals supported.
• Participates in the ongoing social assessments of persons with developmental disability and in overall case planning. Obtains or collects information or data for use by an interdisciplinary team. Designs, monitors and revises the program plan, analyzes data and identifies barriers to an individual's developmental objectives.
• Initiates and terminates regional center funding and ensures that purchased services are provided.
• Prepares required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains records in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Acts as an advocate for individuals supported and their families to assure receipt of entitled services. Encourages individuals supported and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available and reviews and ensures that the individuals supported receive appropriate and effective services from existing community resources.
• Initiates referrals and monitors progress of vendored services, evaluates availability and effectiveness of services. Identifies community service needs or gaps and assists community resources in the development of needed services and improving the quality of services.
• May provide outreach services as assigned. Participates in internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.

Who you are

• 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 structure and organization and how to intervene constructively on a client’s behalf.
• Ability to develop skills allowing for independent work, exercise judgment in making decisions as well as to cooperate and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills in producing documents in a business manner and conveying complex information in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to stimulate the cooperation of clients, their families, and stimulate the cooperation of community agencies or individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of social welfare or related human services field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish to perform the duties of the position, including thorough knowledge of colloquial and relevant technical/functional terminology and ability to speak, understand relevant spoken/written dialects in Spanish, as appropriate.
• Knowledge in the areas of identifying and navigating generic services, objectives and techniques of counseling individuals, typical and atypical child development behavior, human growth and development of family relationships.
• Case Management experience is strongly desired.
• Successful candidates must have access to reliable transportation on a regular basis to visit programs often without advanced notice.

Benefits

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 to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

• 13 vacation days
• 15 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 6 personal days
• Up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate. GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

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 you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider