Bilingual Social Worker – Cantonese

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)

Bilingual Social Worker advocating for and securing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Hybrid role in San Francisco combining office and home visits.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,826 - $79,114 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and individual program planning for individuals with developmental disabilities, while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Proficient in conducting assessments and advocating for necessary services, with fluency in Cantonese to effectively communicate with clients and families.

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Case Management ExperienceIndividual Program PlanningFluency in CantoneseSocial Assessment SkillsKnowledge of Child Development

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Hard Skills

Individual Program PlansSocial AssessmentCreative PlanningData AnalysisDocumentation Compliance

Soft Skills

AdvocacyCounseling TechniquesCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social WelfareMaster’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Developmental DisabilitiesHuman Growth and DevelopmentFamily RelationshipsRegional Center FundingGeneric Services Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work within home of clients in San Francisco County, our San Francisco office and from the comfort of your own home.
Advocate for and secure the services individuals with developmental disabilities need to improve their lives.
Participate in the assessment of individuals supported and their needs and those of their families.
Develop, implement and coordinate Individual Program Plans and complete documentation as required.
Manage a wide range of active cases requiring the skills of a professionally trained social worker, including creative planning and acquiring services for individuals supported.
Conduct ongoing social assessments and overall case planning.
Design, monitor, and revise the program plan, analyze data, and identify barriers to individual developmental objectives.
Initiate and terminate regional center funding and ensure that purchased services are provided.
Prepare required reports and maintain records in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of social welfare or related human services field. Master’s Degree preferred.
Fluency in Cantonese to perform the duties of the position including thorough knowledge of colloquial and relevant technical/functional terminology and ability to be speak, understand relevant spoken/written dialects in Mandarin or Cantonese, as appropriate.
Knowledge in the areas of: identifying and navigating generic services, objective and techniques of counseling individuals, typical and atypical child development behavior, human growth and development of family relationships
Case Management experience is strongly desired.
Successful candidates must have access to reliable transportation on a regular basis to visit programs often without advanced notice.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage
10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!
13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education