The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Protective Services Worker – Public Conservator to provide a broad range of clinical/advocacy services to temporary/permanent conservatees and collateral contact with a multidisciplinary team. The target population is individuals who are gravely disabled due to chronic mental illness and/or chronic alcoholism, and may have involvement with the Criminal Justice System. The role requires managing an independent caseload, conducting investigations, regular in-person visits, crisis interventions, and working collaboratively with other city departments.
Requirements
- Possession of a master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); OR A Master’s Degree from a two-year (2) counseling program from an accredited college or university; AND Satisfactory completion of two semesters of graduate field placement which involved the provision of direct services to elders and/or dependent adults and/or adults with physical, cognitive or mental health disabilities in one of the following or closely related areas: Adult Protective Services, intensive case management such as MSSP/Linkages, medical social work in a hospital or clinic, mental health program/agency, home health agency or alcohol and drug counseling and treatment program; OR Six (6) months post baccalaureate professional work experience which involved the provision of direct services to elders, dependents, or adults in one of the areas previously described; AND Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); AND Possession of a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences(BBS) OR Current proof of registration as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) intern issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences(BBS); OR Possession of a valid Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences(BBS); OR Current proof of registration as a valid Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences(BBS); OR Possession of a valid Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences(BBS); OR Current proof of registration as a Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (PCCI) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
- Basic computer skills are required to perform charting on electronic systems (Avatar and Panoramic), emailing (the bulk of inter and intra agency communication is done through e-mail)
- The ability to travel is required to meet the needs of the conservatee and our service mandate by State and County regulations, with an average number of miles driven per month of 350
- The ability to work collaboratively with other city departments, including Public Health, Police, Jail, and City Attorney’s Office
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
