About the Role
Under the general direction of the Social Worker/Site Supervisor, the Social Worker is responsible for assisting residents living in TNDC properties with housing stabilization & retention by providing counseling and support services, community outreach, advocacy, information, and referrals to existing off-site providers. TNDC is invested in the professional growth and development of all supporting staff in the Tenant and Community Services Department- Social Work Unit who are eligible to pursue their LCSW, LPCC, and MFT Licenses.
Responsibilities
- Deliver culturally inclusive support service programs for tenants.
- Manage a caseload of individuals.
- Assertively and regularly outreach to all assigned tenants, including home visits.
- Identify tenants in need of services and maintain awareness of tenant’s overall health status; including but not limited to specific medical, mental health and substance use needs.
- Complete comprehensive Intakes and Needs Assessments with assigned tenants.
- Establish an Individualized/Family Oriented Service Plans that outline tenant/family driven goals.
- Provide assigned tenants with trauma informed case-management and supportive counseling.
- Provide housing stabilization, retention and eviction prevention services.
- Provide Crisis Intervention and conflict resolution.
- Provide tenants with family focused information and referrals to off-site service providers in the community.
- Provide referrals and linkages to off-site Out of School Time programs.
- Provide supportive counseling, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community based resources.
- Assist tenants to develop positive exit plans when appropriate and provide tenants with up to 30-days of after-care.
- Organize and facilitate community-building activities including but not limited to; produce drops, cultural celebrations, Family large and small group social events, holiday celebrations, skill building workshops, and informational workshops.
- Interdepartmental collaboration with Property Management regarding housing retention and eviction prevention.
- Provide permitted follow-up information to Property Management staff as needed.
- Serve as liaison/advocate for tenants with Property Management and off-site service providers.
- Attend all weekly meetings with assigned Property Management staff.
- Attend all on-site Property Management facilitated Tenant Meetings.
- Attend monthly off-site community meetings as assigned.
- Attend all other regularly scheduled meetings.
- Develop new resources and relationships with outside service providers.
- Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, including Adult Protective Services & Child Protective Services.
- Assist families with reunification & family sustainability.
- Comply with all HIPAA and PHI policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date document of all tenant services using TNDC’s CIRCE electronic database.
- Document and monitor tenant intakes and assessments using the SF City and County Clarity ONE System.
- Participate in processing all intakes for targeted LOSP and S+C referrals through San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry System and in partnership with TNDC’s Property Management.
- Carry and respond promptly to cell phone during business hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Two years of experience working with very low-income people in a social service setting.
- Two years of experience providing direct services to individuals with substance use and mental health issues and/or individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Two years of experience linking individuals to agencies to meet their medical, mental health and other service needs.
- One year of experience working with seniors, families, or individuals, depending upon the building or portfolio.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of substance abuse and mental health issues and their effects on individuals, families, elderly and immigrant populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues related to aging in place.
- Knowledge of current resources and service/benefits programs in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area.
- Experience working within a Harm Reduction Model.
- Experience working in a Permanent Supportive Housing setting.
- Experience providing housing stabilization, housing retention, and eviction prevention services.
Skills
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of homelessness.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care approaches.
- Excellent knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Excellent crisis intervention skills.
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to practice principles of cultural humility.
- Demonstrated capacity to work with culturally diverse, low-income populations.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
- Initiative and creativity.
- Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary service team.
- Excellent benefit advocacy skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- English/Spanish or English/Cantonese or English/Mandarin or Russian/English language proficiency.
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Two years of experience working with very low-income people in a social service setting.
- Two years of experience providing direct services to individuals with substance use and mental health issues and/or individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Two years of experience linking individuals to agencies to meet their medical, mental health and other service needs.
- One year of experience working with seniors, families, or individuals, depending upon the building or portfolio.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.
Salary/Compensations
- $34.42 - $36.06 Hourly
- $34.42 - $37.46/hour
Benefits
- Support for pursuing LCSW, LPCC, and MFT Licenses including agreements with private Clinical Supervisors, pre-approved work time for private Clinical Supervision, and financial resources for licensing costs.
About the Company
- Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (August 13, 2014), all qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position.
