Supervisor Social Worker, Assessment

Supervising Social Worker

Starting Salary Range: $75,518 – $90,621

Location:

San Francisco office. This role offers a hybrid schedule, allowing work with clients in their homes, in the office, or from home. Reliable transportation is required for client visits.

We are seeking a Supervising Social Worker for our Early Start Assessment department to provide supervision of assigned Social Workers, administer related functions, and oversee Early Start and Lanterman eligibility assessment processes.

• Supervise assigned staff, providing leadership and ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
• Assist with hiring, training, and evaluation of staff in collaboration with the Manager of Intake and Assessment.
• Represent the administration on internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.
• Help develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Review and approve required documentation for compliance with established standards.
• Serve as administrative and supervisory backup to the Assessment Manager.
• Supervise or manage social workers involved with Early Start and Lanterman eligibility assessment and overall case planning.
• Ensure documentation meets timelines, standards, and procedures.
• Serve as back‑up for Assessment Social Workers within the department as needed.
• Participate in audit review, preparation, and oversight of Early Start cases.
• Participate in special projects and assist with additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and the California Lanterman Act.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field.
• Valid Clinical License at time of hire; ability to maintain license in good standing preferred.
• 4+ years post‑Master’s work with increasing responsibility.
• 2+ years Regional Center Experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of agency policy and procedures.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Probing and interview techniques to ensure person‑centered planning.
• Knowledge of counseling principles, objectives, and techniques for individuals.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth, and development of family relationships.
• Knowledge of community structure and organization and how to intervene constructively on clients’ behalf.
• Ability to maintain case records clearly and concisely.
• Written communication: develop standard business communications using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Oral communication: convey complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Operating basic office equipment.
• Basic familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook or similar software applications.

• Provide team with direction and purpose focused on client outcomes and values.
• Plan and project manage effectively.
• Coach and support staff by being self‑accessible and providing real‑time feedback.
• Creative problem‑solving with staff.
• Address performance and hold people accountable.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; manage own reactions.
• Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening, and openness to new ideas.
• Create strategic networks and relationships in the community to support client outcomes.
• Understand and adapt to multiple and competing priorities, using knowledge and expertise to focus on key job outcomes.

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in multicultural settings and/or multilingual capacity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits with generous employer contributions, life, disability, and vision coverage, a 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account, and time off: 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.