Associate Social Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support to case management team in the development and implementation of service plans.
• Facilitate regular case conferencing meetings, integrating input from program staff, mental health professionals, and community partners to coordinate care for persons experiencing homelessness (PEH).
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and assist in identifying barriers to stability, including mental health, substance use, housing, and employment challenges.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to ensure continuity of care and access to wraparound services.
• Support program outcomes through data collection, progress tracking, and outcome reporting.
• Provide on-the-ground crisis assessment, de-escalation services, and safety planning for clients in acute distress.
• Provide direct support to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) using a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-informed care, person-centered approaches, and other evidence-based practice.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed, ensuring services remain aligned with best practices and client needs

Qualifications

• Registered Associate Social Worker (ASW) in the State of California.
• Experience working with PEH and understanding of trauma-informed care models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary team meetings and promote collaboration.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for ministry with vulnerable populations.

Experience:

• Minimum of [X] years working in a nonprofit, ministry, or human services environment
• Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or addiction preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment
• Strong communication and administrative skills
• Capable of maintaining emotional resilience in challenging client situations

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This role may require walking, standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working irregular hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Environment includes residential program sites and client-facing spaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

San Diego Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based organization. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, age, disability, or any other status protected by federal or California law. As a religious organization, SDRM exercises its rights under the Civil Rights Act Section 702 and applicable California law to employ individuals who share its Christian beliefs and values.