Description
San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Social Work Supervisor - Aging & Disability Services (ADS) – Supportive Services. Social Work Supervisors plan, assign, review, and evaluate the work of a team of Social Workers, a Community Worker and Public Health Nurses. The Social Work Supervisor provides directions to staff on casework concepts, methods and procedures, provisions of services, and departmental policies and procedures under direction of a Health Services Manager.
The Social Work Supervisor position is located within ADS’ Supportive Services unit, which includes the Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Partners for Independence (PFI), and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) programs. In addition to overseeing operations and providing supervision to Social Workers in Supportive Services programs, the supervisor will assist with the on-going integration of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal’s (CalAIM) ECM and Community Supports programs, working closely with the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) – a Managed Care Plan for San Mateo County Medi-Cal recipients. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the supervisor will facilitate and refine care management and care coordination services to promote a seamless continuum of care within a whole-person centered care model.
The ECM and PFI program serve adult clients who need assistance managing complex medical and psychosocial needs, linking to community resources, and coordinating in-home care to safely remain in the community. The team conducts home and other field visits to assess clients’ psychosocial and safety needs engaging clients in the creation of appropriate case planning, care coordination and management goals.
This full-time position follows a Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, working in both South San Francisco and San Mateo offices. It is anticipated that the position will primarily work in the office during the probationary period, but include hybrid work accordingly. Office requirements include four on-site workdays to align with operational needs and County requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Strong leadership skills to direct the work of and motivate a team of Social Workers, Public Health Nurses and Community Workers.
- Familiarity with the laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing the operation of public social services agencies and the variety of service programs.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to plan and implement social service programs.
- Knowledge of case management principles, including integrating social and health care services to enhance client function and stability.
- Work experience and proficiency with IHSS.
- The ability to manage day-to-day program details while keeping in view the agency’s broader philosophy, standards, and requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment in decision-making.
- A talent for innovating and streamlining processes to expand community access and simplify program operations for staff.
- Effective communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting both oral and written reports.
- The ability to build and maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds, as well as with representatives of other units and agencies.
- Experience providing supervision and guidance to staff through a racial and equity lens.
- Possession of a clinical license such as an LCSW (or equivalent), which is highly desirable but not required.
Examples Of Duties
The Supportive Services Social Work Supervisor’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing support and supervision to a team of Social Workers, Public Health Nurses, Community Worker, and/or office staff.
- Reviewing and approving health and psychosocial risk assessments, care plans, and other clinical assessments.
- Coordinating, overseeing, and participating in Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings.
- Overseeing the process for care coordination related expenses.
- Troubleshooting issues with the Q Continuum System, HPSM MedHOK database system and the State IHSS CMIPS II database system.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with peers and colleagues from IHSS and other managed long-term services and supports programs.
- Maintaining and reporting on program specific data, metrics and performance measures.
- Participating in on-going quality improvement and program evaluation.
- Assigning new ECM/PFI and IHSS referrals to ECM/PFI staff
- Reviewing, consulting and guiding IHSS work, including initial and reassessments.
- Providing field instruction to MSW graduate students if applicable.
- Understanding and supporting LEAP efforts (e.g., process improvement) tracking progress, and continuously gathering information about process improvements.
- Coordinating training for staff on ECM/PFI/IHSS related topics
- Conducting presentations to community partners, contract agencies, and other County staff.
- Reviewing client cases and communicating with clients’ formal and informal support as needed.
- Collaborating with HPSM and other partners.
- Developing and updating Supportive Services Policies and Procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is
- Two (2) years of experience performing a full range of professional social worker duties, and at least six (6) months of lead experience; or
- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work that included an internship, AND one (1) additional year of experience performing a full range of professional social worker duties.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews: Week of October 13, 2025
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Talent Acquisition Analyst: Priscilla Bermudez (091625) (Social Work Supervisor - Exempt - G093)