Social Worker - Early Start

About the role

GGRC is currently hiring for 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 in San Mateo County and from the comfort of your own home.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain client records, case and Title XIX Progress notes as required.
• Coordinate transition from Early Start services to local school districts or other community programs.
• Prepare Special Incident Report and other reports and forms.
• Evaluate availability and effectiveness of services.
• Research available community resources and services.
• Initiate referrals and monitor progress of referrals and vendor 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.
• Determine eligibility for further GGRC services.
• Ensure compliance with program's policies and procedures as set forth by the State of California.

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.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity.
• 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 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.
• Empathetic and able to respect and support cultural awareness.

Benefits

• 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 holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

Pay

• Starting salary range: $58,083 - $69,700 for Bachelor's Degree; $64,008 - $76,810 for Master's Degree.

Schedule

• Hybrid flex schedule.