Fill Type: Temporary Exempt- (TEX) Category 18
This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) Category 18 Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of this appointment shall not exceed 36 months (in 6-month increments).
Application Opening : September 23, 2024
Application Deadline: October 4, 2024
Compensation: $98,514 - $119,730 Annually
Classification Specification:
ListID: TEX-2916-EXEMPT REF44653J
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The 2916 Social Work Specialist, will provide comprehensive case management to hard to serve clients with disabling medical and mental health condition that includes conducting initial screening and assessment, coordinating assessments by medical and mental health practitioners, providing summaries of clients functional limitations, and making collateral contacts with representatives of Social Security Administration and California Department of Social Services.
The social work Specialist will explain Social Security Regulations to clients and to HSA staff.
Essential Duties and Functions
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list and may include additional duties as assigned.
1. Conduct assessments of the clients' functional ability, describe and document the clients' functional limitations, if any.
2. Establish effective collaborative relationships with Eligibility Workers, Employment Specialists, and other referral sources.
3. Provide case management to enable clients with disabilities apply and qualify for SSI/SSDI.
4. Establish effective working alliances with difficult to serve clients who frequently miss appointments and may not recognize that they have disabling conditions.
5. Consult with Disability Evaluation and Consultation Unit (DECU) staff physician, psychologist, and/or licensed clinical social workers as needed to determine if the client is disabled and identify the medical and mental condition(s) that are the basis of the disability.
6. Complete all necessary documentation and/or applications materials and non-medical evidence needed to support the application for Social Security Benefits.
7. Deliver Completed application packets to Social Security, Establish and maintain effective liaison with staff in SSA district office and the DDS to ensure that the staff evaluating the application has all necessary information.
8. Research and request relevant medical records.
9. Review, evaluate, and organize the medical records with the assistance of the physician, psychologist, and/or licensed clinical social workers.
10. Schedule clients for consultative exams with Disability Evaluation and Consultation Unit (DECU) staff when indicated and ensure that clients attend appointments.
11. Assist the client with referral to housing, money management, medical and other treatment providers as indicated.
Education :
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Experience :
Two (2) years of social casework or employment services experience with a public or private agency/organization.
Education 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.
Experience Substitution: Possession of a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
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
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, or disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements and assessment of candidates’ job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities in an oral interview, which may include a written or performance exercise.
Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the
Note: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
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Additional Information
Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
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• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Carmen K. Lewis, by telephone at (415) 557-5241 or by email at carmen.lewis@sfgov.org .
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
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