Curry Senior Center was founded in 1972 and is dedicated to helping low income and homeless seniors in San Francisco through a holistic health care approach. Our mission is to promote wellness, dignity and independence for seniors. We accomplish this through collaborative, innovative programs and services.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will work with, and advocate for, older adults (age 55 ) who are struggling to maintain independent living in their community. Supervision available for licensing in California as LCSW, ASW MFTL, LMFT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Provide screening, clinical assessment, case management services home visits, collaborative treatment planning and linkage services.

·Ongoing coordination of support services and resource development

·Conduct outreach in the community.

·Maintain electronic medical records.

·Follow all agency protocols, participate in all required agency meetings/trainings, and clinical supervision.

·Maintain assigned caseload.

·Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

·Bachelor’s degree in social work.

·2-3 years of experience working with older adults preferred.

·Proof of Covid Vaccines required: completed original series and first booster.

·Proof of negative or nonactive TB required. Curry Senior Center will provide or reimburse for the cost of a TB test after an offer of employment has been accepted by both parties. Proof of a negative TB test within 90 days will also be accepted.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

·Must be a self-starter with excellent follow-through skills.

·Willingness to work in a community-based setting in the Tenderloin neighborhood with low-income, frail and culturally diverse older adults who may have multiple behavioral and physical health problems.

·Ability to work with a team of diverse and multi-disciplinary professionals.

·Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with good interpersonal and communication skills.

·Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, thorough, concise manner.

·Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Solid aptitude for customer service.

·High degree of skill in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

·Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained.

·Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.

·High level of analytical problem-solving skills.

·Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage self-development.

·Must be action-oriented and have the ability to work independently and as a team player.

·Strong computer skills such as Chrome, Google suite, Apple iOS, Office suite.

Physical Demands:

Work will be performed sitting at a desk/chair or standing while speaking and interacting with clients. Position will require average finger dexterity to operate normal office equipment and systems.

Sitting: 70 % of the workday

Standing: 10 % of the workday

Walking: 20 % of the workday

Bending: 15 % of the workday

Twisting: 15 % of the workday

Lifting: 15 % of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds

Carrying: 15 % of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds

Climbing: 20 % of the workday