*The Social Worker-BSW provides psychosocial assessments and appropriate interventions, referrals, social work, counseling, and follow-up for patients enrolled in the assigned program. The Social Worker participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

Job Roles

*Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments to determine when clients need psychosocial interventions; provides periodic psychosocial reassessments for clients.

*Maintains a list of current community emergency resources (food, clothing, shelter, counseling) for each assigned site/program. Partners with community resources and assists clients with external resources as needed.

*Performs other duties as required.

*Provides psychosocial interventions. Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy.

*Provides referrals as appropriate. Promotes internal referrals to FHCSD services (e.g., Pediatrics, HIV testing, CFIS, FCC, etc.).

*Works as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, providing input on patient cases and working cooperatively with the healthcare team to create proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

*1 year experience in community health care preferred.

*Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

*Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

*Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

*Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

*Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.

*Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, insight into human behavior and family relations.

*Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).

*Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

*Knowledge of behavior modification theories.

*Knowledge of current psychosocial assessment and counseling theories and best practices, and ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.

*Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): NEVER

Bending (waist): NEVER

Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): NEVER

Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: INCIDENTAL DRIVING (LESS THAN 3 DAYS/WEEK)

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies.

Fine manipulation: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER

Power Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)

Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER

Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER

Reaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)

Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: NO

Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS); OVER UNEVEN AND ROUGH TERRAIN

Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment

Ages of Patients Served: N/A