Clinical Social Worker

Compensation: $56,000 annually (0.8 Full-Time Equivalent). 30 hours per week, flexible. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, optional retirement, flexible spending account, and commuter benefits.

To Apply: Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

About the Organization:

Founded in 1983, Dolores Street Community Services (DSCS) is a multi-issue, multi-strategy nonprofit organization, with an annual budget of $14 million, based in San Francisco's Mission District. Our mission is to nurture individual wellness and cultivate collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society. We provide direct services to meet immediate needs, as well as affect broader change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing, working on issues from homelessness to housing to immigration to employment.

We believe deeply that these issues are interconnected and that solidarity and linking these issues are core to our work in creating a more just society.

About the Program:

The Richard M. Cohen Residence is a Transitional Residential Care Facility (TRCF) located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco. The program provides housing and supportive services to 10 individuals living with HIV/AIDS, many of whom were formerly homeless. Services include health education, case management, housing navigation, community activities, and food/meal support. The program promotes self-sufficiency and client empowerment, working with each person to identify individualized goals for achieving long-term housing.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for care coordination, housing navigation, and therapeutic support to residents of the Richard M. Cohen Residence. The Social Worker supports residents by coordinating medical appointments and referrals, conducting individual behavioral health sessions, assisting with obtaining long-term housing in collaboration with the Lead Health Promoter, and providing clinical guidance and training to staff. The position reports to the Program Director and collaborates with a team of Health Promoters.

Responsibilities:

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in social work, counseling, or a related field.
• Licensed clinical degree (e.g., LCSW) preferred.
• Experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, or substance use.
• Ability to set boundaries and manage challenging behaviors.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Experience with crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation.
• Experience assisting clients with navigating public benefits or housing is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Understanding of intersectionality and the needs of communities impacted by homelessness in San Francisco.
• Commitment to housing justice and inclusive, multicultural programming.

Dolores Street Community Services ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and formerly incarcerated individuals.