Job Openings

Greetings Community Partners and Talent Community,

The San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA) invites you to apply to or share the following employment opportunities: 

County Veterans Service Officer - Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) 

This role involves developing and implementing CVSO policies, goals, and objectives, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. The County Veterans Service Officer prepares reports for Department Heads, Boards, and Commissions and leads a team of Veterans Claims Representatives, who assist veterans and their dependents in securing benefits and services through interviews and counseling.

Essential Duties:

1.  Oversee CVSO staff assignments and service levels to achieve the office's goals and objectives and guide the identification of service improvements to meet veterans' needs.

2.  Develop and manage the CVSO budget, including preparing budget requests and forecasts, as well as monitoring and approving expenditures.

3.  Manage resource allocation and service levels to address veterans' needs, including benefits and programs related to education, disability pensions, employment, loans, life insurance, hospitalization, and burial entitlements.

4.  Oversee organizational changes and provide guidance to office staff, provide any other veterans-related services as requested by the Board of Supervisors, administer Veterans’ aid in accordance with the Military and Veterans Code, and investigate all claims, applications, or request for aid within the area of responsibility.

5. Review, analyze, and interpret regulations and proposed legislation for existing and new programs/benefits, and communicate relevant information to staff.  Develop strategies and oversee program outreach and service delivery to homeless veterans, student veterans, and veterans with disabilities at off-site locations.

6. Analyze projections of county recipients in federal and state veterans’ programs and estimate annual county receipts from these agencies related to veterans’ benefits.

7.  Serve as a liaison between executive management, veterans' organizations (at county, district, and state levels), staff, and volunteers; provide information on federal and state programs and services to Boards and Commissions.

8.  Collaborate with the Agency's public information officer and veteran’s advocacy groups to address media inquiries about current rules, regulations, changes, and trends in veterans' benefits.

HOW TO QUALIFY: 

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

2. Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable experience working in a federal, state, county, non-profit assisting veterans to identify and obtain benefits, and/or making referrals to obtain benefits; AND

3. Veteran status as defined in the California Military and Veterans Code (MVC), section 980. Note: Accreditation by the California Department of Veteran Affairs (pursuant to Title 38, code of Federal Regulations, 14.629) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

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

Substitution for Experience: Possession of a Juris Doctorate (JD) or Master’s degree may substitute for one (1) of the required experience.

Compensation: $136,604.00 - $174,408.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous

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Medical Social Work Supervisor Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) Hub 

This position is responsible for supervising intake functions including Adults Protective Services, home delivered meals, In Home Supportive Services, case management, Community Living Fund, Enhanced Care Management and Information, referral and assistance. This position also includes supervision of Medical and Protective Services Worker staff. Along with supervision, this supervisor provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases and serves as liaison for DAS intake Programs.

Essential Duties:

1.  Ensures all DAS Intake services: Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, Community Living Fund/Enhanced Care Management, Public Conservatorship, Home Delivered Meals, Case management, Information, Referral and Assistance, and other relating initiatives are done in accordance with accepted social work practices, City and County, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

2.  Prepares records and reports and maintains statistical controls, accountability, and funding justifications in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.

3.  Engages in regular communication via telephone and in writing, making presentations to other staff, supervisors, departments, communities, and colleagues from outside agencies.

4.  Provides recourse to dissatisfied clients, and, when escalated, helps solve difficult problems and investigates and responds to reports of program misuse.

5.  Reviews and evaluates intakes by case review, case conferences, and individual conferences to ensure that intake workers accurately identify the client's needs.

6.  Advises staff, in emergency situations, of appropriate case action, casework methods for handling difficult cases, and suggesting methods and strategies to resolve problems.

7.  Participates in the selection of staff, providing or coordinating staff trainings, preparing staff work schedules, and implementing disciplinary procedures.

8.  Assigns intake and referrals equitably for medical social work staff according to worker skill, confers with individual staff members on specific duties, and monitors performance by reviewing intakes and related documentation.

9.  Engages in regular team and one-on-one meetings to achieve specific case goals, ensures appropriate understanding of case work principles and compliance with legal requirements, and maintains quality of services.

HOW TO QUALIFY: 

1. Experience: Four (4) years of post-master’s Medical Social Worker experience in a health care setting; AND

2. License and Certification: Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as required under Title 22, California Administrative Code, Section 70055.

Substitution: Two (2) years of post-Master’s Medical Social Worker experience supervising medical social workers in a medical social service program of a health care setting (such as a licensed hospital, licensed home health agency or licensed healthcare community and ambulatory center) meeting the regulatory requirements of the State of California may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the post-Master’s Medical Social Worker experience as described above.

***Please note: With your application, please upload a copy of your valid permanent or temporary Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an attachment. ***

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements by the filing deadline unless otherwise noted.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Previous experience working with older adults and adults with disabilities.

Previous experience with veterans

Clinical knowledge and experience in hospitals, rehab centers, community agencies, and other similar health care settings.

Compensation: $124,514.00-$151,346.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous

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Protective Services Worker - Family and Children's Services

Protective Service Workers perform professional investigation, case management, and casework services at the Family & Children’s Services program. This includes activities related to engagement of children, youth and families; assessment of safety and risk; case planning and service delivery; and transitioning children and families to appropriate permanent and stable living situations.

HOW TO QUALIFY:

Education

a. Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work education (CSWE); OR

b. Possession of a Master’s Degree from a two-year (2) counseling program from an accredited college or university. (Qualifying Master’s Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum) AND

Experience

a. Satisfactory completion of two semesters of graduate field placement, which involved the provision of direct services to families or children in one of the following or closely related areas: child welfare, family counseling, juvenile probation, pediatric social work, adolescent alcohol and drug counseling or school social work; OR

b. Six (6) months post baccalaureate professional work experience which involved the provision of direct services to families or children in one of the areas previously described AND

License: Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). 

Compensation: $113,100.00 - $144,326.00 Annually

Application Deadline for Session 12: October 2, 2025; Tentative Exam Date for Session 12: October 2025

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Protective Services Worker – Public Conservator

The Protective Services Worker is responsible for managing an independent caseload and is assigned mental health (LPS) conservatorship investigations and providing a broad range of clinical/advocacy services to temporary/permanent conservatees and collateral contact with a multidisciplinary team. In general, an average caseload is approximately 65 clients and can be more or less depending on case intensity and program capacity.

The target population of this office is individuals who are gravely disabled, (unable to provide for food, clothing and shelter as a result of chronic mental illness and/or chronic alcoholism), as a result of major mental illness as defined by the Diagnostic Statistical Manuel (DSM). The population also includes individuals who may have involvement with the Criminal Justice System and are being held in jail and State Hospitals or other facilities designated for those who have committed or are alleged to have committed a crime.

HOW TO QUALIFY: 

Education: 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. (Qualifying Master’s Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum) AND

Experience: 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

License & Certification:

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).

Compensation:  $113,100.00 - $144,326.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous

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Protective Services Worker - Adult Protective Services

The Protective Services Worker performs professional investigations and case management services to victims of abuse (including neglect, self-neglect, and financial abuse). This includes activities related to evaluating the level of harm or risk of harm, to the person and the estate of an “elder” or “dependent adult;” assessing biopsychosocial functioning, including the medical condition, cognitive/psychological status, and adequacy of care and support system; orchestrating ongoing services to maximize the use of community resources, and to help protect victims from further harm once the case is closed.

HOW TO QUALIFY: 

Education: 

Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); OR

Master's Degree from a two (2) year counseling program from an accredited college or university. (Qualifying Master's Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum); AND

Experience:

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.

Compensation: $113,100.00 - $144,326.00 Annually
Application Deadline:  Continuous

APPLY HERE!

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Salary Range:$64,709.00 To $117,316.50 Annually

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Position Title:            Youth Mental Health Therapist

Department:              Behavioral Health

Supervised By:         Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager

Location:                    Alpine/Boulevard/Campo

Status:                        Exempt 

Posted:                       August 28, 202

Closing Date:            Until Filled

Compensation:         

                                   ASW: $64,709-$88,541

                                   LMFT:$74,292-$110,252.50

                                   LCSW: $91,504-$117,316.50

Grant:                         Grant Funded

Clinic Hours:             Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM  

                                                                                                                                                

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Youth Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing direct individual, family, and group counseling for children, adolescents, teens, transitional age youth, and families in the restricted service area of Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. (SIHC).  Therapeutic services focus on systemic issues contributing to the development of chemical dependency, domestic violence, abuse, mental health diagnoses, relationships, and other practical issues.  The therapist will collaborate with other mental health staff and SIHC departments, referral sources, and other collateral contacts as appropriate.  The therapist may participate in organizing culturally relevant mental health activities in the community and act as a bridge between the Indian community, SIHC, and other community organizations to facilitate access to appropriate services.  The therapist shall assess all referrals made by outside agencies for stability, appropriateness, and eligibility.  This position works under the direct supervision of the Youth Behavioral Health Program Manager.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1.    Provide outpatient treatment and therapy to youth for behavioral health services. Therapeutic services should focus on engaging the client in healthy strategies to reduce persistent behavioral health and alcohol and drug problems for Native youth, families, and the community.
2.    Offer services and referrals related to achieving wellness, including alcohol and other drug education, assessment, treatment planning, relapse prevention, discharge/transitional planning, crisis assessment and intervention, and family support, as well as make referrals for a type or level of service outside the bounds of the practice of SIHC and its available providers when appropriate.
3.    Provide appropriate psychotherapy to children, adolescents, teens, transitional age youth, and families.
4.    Offer a full spectrum of services related to mental wellness including education, assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, family support, case management and referral to services not provided by SIHC.
5.    Cooperate and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment approaches as appropriate.
6.    Assist in the development and provision of outreach services to educate the Indian community regarding mental health and wellness. Outreach will include, but is not limited to, prevention education on reservation sites, in patients’ homes, work sites, and schools.
7.    Assist and support clients in their interactions with the court, legal proceedings, CWS, drug and alcohol programs/counselors, and other professional organizations and entities.
8.    Systematically prioritize and manage caseload taking into account schedule, acuity of the patients, and program requirements. etc.
9.    Professionally and respectfully represent Southern Indian Health Council in the tribal community, greater San Diego community as well as clinical and legal arenas.
10. Document succinct and comprehensive case records in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with agency policies, ethical guidelines and legal and regulatory requirements.
11. Adhere strictly to the laws and ethics related to privacy and confidentiality at all times. 
12. Consistently make recommendations on the basis of clinical information with consultation from supervisors.
13. Allow for, and encourage, traditional cultural practices that are consistent with spiritual beliefs and serve as protective factors.
14. Attend program, clinical, or administrative meetings and trainings as required.
15. Participate in activities and trainings which enhance professional development.
16. Provide statistical reports to the Program Director and Board of Directors as required
17. Ability to work a flexible schedule may be required based on need.
18. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:  Applicant should hold a minimum of a provisional license with the California Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.   Acceptable licensure includes Licensed Clinical Psychologist, AMFT/LMFT, ASW/LCSW, or APCC/LPCC.  Applicant must maintain that license in good standing throughout employment.  A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a licensed therapist is preferred. Applicant must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Applicant must be experienced in crisis intervention. Must have experience in Trauma Informed Care and is familiar with the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study.  Applicant must be familiar and comfortable using computer programs including Microsoft Suite components or equivalent. Past success working with multi-cultural communities, preferably Native American/Alaska Natives, should be demonstrated. Applicant shall be able and/or willing to work with all ages. Must possess the ability to work with tribal officials, county agencies, tribal community members, funding agencies, and SIHC departments. Applicate must have the ability to maintain and foster collaborative relationships with other service providers such as PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Team), San Diego Sherriff Department, and other providers, to offer support and resources, to offer a multi-disciplinary, client centered approach in providing excellent care. Possess abilities to: work flexible hours as required to meet department needs; facilitate and negotiate and resolve issues professionally; work collaboratively in a team approach; effectively communicate with confidence and knowledge to staff and clients; maintain up-to-date files for documentation of case activity; complete and submit reports and documentation in a timely fashion; and work semi-independently while being responsive to supervision.

Applicant must be able to adapt to changing situations and circumstances and handle pressure with dignity, in all circumstances maintaining confidentiality. Possess an ability to act professionally at all times in the workplace and the community.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid California driver’s license will be required at the time of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Applicant must be insurable under SIHC vehicle insurance policy at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Certifications and/or licenses appropriate to the positions required education and profession must also be valid and maintained.

Character:  Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.  Must be responsible and able to exercise good judgment, accept administrative supervision, pay attention to detail, follow instructions, including the ability to interact effectively and communicate with people in a professional and courteous manner.  Must be highly confidential and respect confidentiality to all limits of the governing laws and ethics.  Applicant must be able to work as a team with other staff.  Applicant should be sensitive to client’s needs and knowledgeable about the local Indian community.

Other:  Applicants should have thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing clinical treatment, patient records, and reporting procedures. Applicant must be versed in crisis intervention techniques and the cultural practices of Native Americans.  Applicant must participate in quality reviews; adhere to professional standards, federal, state, and local requirements; maintain required insurance and certifications, comply with legal requirements; and, adhere to licensure code of ethics.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment tuberculin skin test or x-ray, and blood/urine drug screening test. Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.  Applicants must complete an SIHC application questionnaire and submit it to Human Resources prior to the close dates indicated. The position is primarily responsible to the Alpine clinic though local travel may be required.

Physical and Personal Requirements: Normal clinic/office environment. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Reach, bend, climb, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs. repetitive hand movement; use and view PC. Reliable transportation and car insurance as required by the state. Travel as needed.

Compliance: Each employee plays a key role in creating a compliance culture at SIHC. Employees are expected to learn and comply with all SIHC policies and procedures. One must have the ability to understand the implications and complexities of all compliance policies. Participation in all compliance training is mandatory, and generally have a heightened awareness of policies and regulations that are specific to one’s department and position. All SIHC employees are expected to report violations or suspected violations of compliance policies or regulations.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: 

INDIAN PREFERENCE: In the filling of any SIHC job vacancy, preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians, pursuant to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, 25 USC 472, unless other laws require the filling of a vacancy without regard to Indian preference (e.g. Public Law (P.L.) 94-437, “Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). To receive Indian preference for any SIHC position, the applicant must be enrolled, or be eligible for enrollment, as an American Indian with their Tribe, or must be certified as an American Indian from the designated Tribal Representative. Applicants claiming Indian preference must attach verification of their claim to the SIHC application, including Certification of form BIA-4432, which is available from the SIHC Human Resources Department. If verification is not or cannot be verified, the applicant will not receive Indian preference for purposes of the interview.

 Grant Funded: 

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