Social Work Coordinator Jobs in California

A Social Work Coordinator in the social service industry orchestrates and oversees the provision of social services to individuals, families, and communities, often serving as the link between clients and service providers. They handle the planning, development, and implementation of social service programs, ensuring that they meet the needs of the target population. Their duties include program coordination, crisis intervention, resource allocation, and case management. The Social Work Coordinator also develops and maintains partnerships with other service institutions or agencies to enhance service delivery.

Essential skills for this role include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving, empathy, and resilience. They should also possess excellent organizational and leadership abilities. A Social Work Coordinator must be certified, often requiring a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), and licensure which varies by state. Prior to becoming a Social Work Coordinator, an individual might work as a Social Worker, Case Manager, or Family Support Worker, gaining experience in providing direct services, assessing client needs, and coordinating community resources.

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The Participant Coordinator is responsible for providing support and advocacy through crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and linkage to social service resources....

Managed Care Coordinator Clinician Non-RN (US)

  • Cerritos, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cerritos, CA
  • 7 hours ago

services and community services and supports....

Case Management Coordinator

  • CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • CA
  • 11 hours ago

Coordinate the efforts of various providers, and facilitate communication among providers to ensure the student receives quality service....

Personal Care Coordinator Sr

  • Orange, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 day ago

Facilitates referrals to Behavioral Health Services and identifies the need for referrals to Long-Term Support Services and community resources....

Social Services Coordinator

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 days ago

Coordinate social service activities with other departments as necessary....

LVN Clinical Care Coordinator

  • Lakewood, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, CA
  • 3 days ago

Conducts nursing assessments, behavioral health, and social service needs, developing care plans, coordinating care, and working with the team's medical provider to support the patient's health goals...

LVN Clinical Care Coordinator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Conducts nursing assessments, behavioral health, and social service needs, developing care plans, coordinating care, and working with the team's medical provider to support the patient's health goals...

Resident Care Coordinator

  • Tracy, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 4 days ago

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Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Commerce, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 4 days ago

resources, financial resources and placement facilities + Supports care team through collection of information available in EHR, PIR, from the patient or caregiver to remind and alert team of any concerns...

Street Medicine - Community Care Coordinator

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Familiarity with community resources, public health programs, and social services in the area....

Hotel Group Housing Coordinator - Hotel

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Group Housing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating group sales, catering and room inventory. Responsible for handling reservations and inquiries....

Clinical Care Coordinator (Masters,Associate or Licensed)

  • Napa, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Medical Social Worker collaborates with themultidisciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of carefor those patients requiring social work intervention. The Medical...

Bilingual Care Coordinator - SNP

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago

General knowledge of local community resources for seniors. What's in it for you?...

Community Outreach Coordinator

  • Richmond, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, CA
  • 6 days ago

The Community Outreach Coordinator are trained and provided tools on how to properly handle escalated calls....

Resident Services Coordinator

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

How You Meet Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, or related field. 1 year of case management experience providing services to homeless or low-income...

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Salary for Social Work Coordinator Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Social Work Coordinators in California offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.2%
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Social Work Coordinators in California
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%



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