Social Worker, Social Security Disability/SSI Advocacy Team
Quick answer
Bay Area Legal Aid is hiring a hybrid, San Francisco-based Social Worker paying $72,666-$110,993 to provide interdisciplinary case management and advocacy for unhoused clients seeking disability benefits.
- Role
- Social Worker, Social Security Disability/SSI Advocacy Team
- Organization
- Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $72,666 - $110,993 per year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Bay Area Legal Aid is seeking an empathetic social worker to join their San Francisco Social Security Disability/SSI Advocacy Team. This interdisciplinary role involves collaborating with attorneys to provide case management, outreach, and crisis intervention for unhoused clients navigating the disability benefits process. The position requires significant field work throughout San Francisco, including home visits and appointments to help clients achieve housing and economic stability.
What you'll do
- Conduct ongoing client outreach and home visits to assess needs and set stability goals.
- Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and safety planning in collaboration with attorneys.
- Assist clients in connecting to healthcare, housing resources, and social services.
- Support disability benefit applications, including form preparation and hearing attendance.
- Collaborate with public agencies and community partners to address systemic barriers.
What it takes
- Advanced degree in social work or related field, or three years of equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in harm reduction, stages of change, and motivational interviewing.
- Ability to work comfortably in varied field environments including shelters and clinics.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
- Valid COVID-19 vaccination required.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and life insurance; student debt reimbursement; 401k retirement plan; employer-paid license fees; 15 holidays; generous vacation and sick leave; parental leave.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid position that requires significant time in the community and at the San Francisco office, typically exceeding three days per week on-site due to client service needs.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this unionized position is $72,666 to $110,993, with final placement based on years of experience.
What qualifications are required for the social worker role?
Candidates need an advanced degree in social work or a related field (or three years of equivalent experience) and familiarity with harm reduction and motivational interviewing frameworks.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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