Social Worker — Early Start

Job overview

The Social Worker — Early Start role has a hybrid flex arrangement, working in the community, from the San Mateo office, and from home. The office location is San Mateo, CA. Starting salary is $58,083–$69,700 with a bachelor’s degree or $64,008–$76,810 with a master’s degree. Golden Gate Regional Center’s Early Start Division supports children ages 0–3 and their families. The social worker assesses needs, coordinates services and family plans, advocates for clients, and connects families with community resources. The role also monitors child development, maintains required records, supports transitions to school or other programs, and helps ensure services meet applicable policies and regulations.

What you'll do

• Meet with clients and families to conduct needs assessments
• develop action plans and referrals
• provide information about services
• partner with families on problem-solving and supports
• monitor child development
• provide intake and crisis management as needed
• advocate for client rights and services
• research community resources
• monitor referrals and vendor services
• maintain client records and required progress notes
• determine eligibility
• coordinate transitions to school districts or other programs
• prepare required reports
• ensure compliance with program policies and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social worker

early start

hybrid

san mateo ca

golden gate regional center

children ages 0–3

family services

case management

community resources

bachelor’s degree

spanish preferred

local travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental coverage with employer contribution
• employer-paid life, disability, and vision coverage
• 10% employer contribution to a 403(b)
• 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid continuing-education days.

Why this role

Hybrid flex schedule with community, office, and home work; local travel in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties may be required, as may occasional statewide travel. Spanish fluency is preferred.

About the employer

Golden Gate Regional Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.