Job Description

This is a Temporary-Exempt (TEX) Category 18 Appointment and is limited to three (3) years. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Under direction, the Social Work Specialist for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) performs a variety of specialized duties in support of IHSS including specialized case management. This position provides specialized case management services to meet the needs of high-risk Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) residents who are eligible to receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) sites to provide In-Home Supportive Services intakes, reassessments and on-going case maintenance for formerly homeless tenants residing in PSH who require IHSS to maintain housing stability.

2. Participates in collaborative support service team meetings comprised of PSH on-site case management and property management, Homebridge, a licensed health care provider, and Adult Protective Services to support tenant housing and health stability.

3. Coordinates with on-site case management to conduct initial intake assessments, evaluates IHSS eligibility and authorize home care hours per State regulations. It may require multiple in-person outreaches, phone calls, and letters.  

4. Determines urgent needs that requires home care service to start prior to IHSS authorization.

5. Evaluates applicant’s ability to manage own care and makes referrals to IHSS Public Authority Registry and Homebridge to assist in obtaining services.

6. Conducts annual and emergency reassessments to reassess recipient’s needs and authorizing home care hours per State regulations.

7. Manages caseload issues such as loss of Medi-Cal, Inter-County Transfers, loss of home care provider, and leaves.

8. Documents all work in State’s CMIPS II database.

Qualifications

1. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;

AND

2. Experience: Two (2) years of social casework or employment services experience with a public or private agency/organization.

Substitution:  Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BY THE FINAL FILING DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Additional Information

Specific information regarding this examination process are listed below.

• APPLICATION OPENING – November 30, 2021
• APPLICATION DEADLINE – December 7, 2021; extended December 13, 2021. 
• COMPENSATION: $42.09-$51.16 Hourly / $7,295.00-$8,868.00 Monthly / $87,542.00-$106,418.00 Yearly
• EXAMINATION PLAN Screening of Applications: The department may implement screening mechanisms in order to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection process. Only applicants most closely meeting the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process.
• LIST ID: TEX-2916-116865

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Position Based Testing Information
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Dorys Lorio, by telephone at (415) 557-5733 or by email at dorys.lorio@sfgov.org. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.  

All your information will be keep confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.