Social Worker-Coordinator - Bakersfield
Listed compensation
$21-$26.08/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA 93309Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $26.08 HourlyTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesThe Social Worker (Coordinator Emphasis) oversees the services provided to Individuals by developing & implementing the Individual Service Plan, setting up services & supports, monitoring the Family Home environment & overall quality of care, supporting Providers, and ensuring all internal & external policies and regulations are met.
Essential Job Functions Individuals must be able to meet all essential functions, core competencies, and requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to meet/perform these functions.
Upholds the mission and vision of Enriching Lives and works with Individuals to assist them in achieving a well rounded life that they deem satisfying.
Coordinates the development & implementation of the Individual Service Plan with the Planning Team based on the Quality of Life Outcomes (Choice, Relationships, Lifestyle, Health & Well Being, Rights, and Satisfaction) and in accordance with internal & external regulations and policies.
Ensures provision of all medical, health, and ancillary services to Individuals in accordance with the Individual Service Plan and additional needs that arise. Arranges and/or ensures opportunities for relationship development and community activities based on Individual preference.
Creates and maintains relevant documentation including the Individual Service Plan, Quarterly Reports, Progress Notes, Medical/Health Records, Incident Reporting, Provider Contracts/Documentation, and additional relevant documentation in accordance with all internal and external policies and regulations.
Monitors and supports the Family Home Providers during home visits, meetings, and as needed in regards to provision of services to Individuals and the implementation of Individual Service Plans. Notifies management immediately of any material changes affecting the status of Individuals or Family Homes.
Provides crisis management support and rotating on call coverage to Individuals& Providers. Provides excellent customer service and response timeliness to stakeholders such as Individuals, families, Regional Center, and Family Home Providers.
Develops and maintains working relationships with all Individuals, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services.
Liaises with consultants such as behaviorists, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to ensure service needs of Individuals are met. Participates in or conducts training as required. Assist Individuals with transportation and moving as needed.
Functions as a Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) as required during development and transition stages. Performs other duties as assigned. May work on special assignments in addition to normal job functions.
Requirements & Qualifications Supervisory
Requirements
None. Education and/or Experience Related bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or University plus one to two years related experience preferred; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employers of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Vision Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors, Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations First Aid and CPR certification, Valid driver’s license and insurance, driving record must meet state regulations and company policy. Other
Requirements
Safe and reliable vehicle. Ability to travel as required. Must meet all federal, state, and internal employment requirements including, but not limited to: Background checks and Physical/TB/Drug screening.
Physical Demand Amount of Time Stand Under 1/3 Walk Under 1/3 Sit 1/3 to 2/3 Reach Vertical Under 1/3 Reach Horizontal Under 1/3 Climb or Balance Under 1/3 Twist Under 1/3 Bend Under 1/3 Squat Under 1/3 Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl Under 1/3 Physical Intervention Under 1/3 Talk or Hear Over 2/3 Taste or Smell Under 1/3 Type Under 1/3 Drive Under 1/3 Lifting Weight or Exerting Force Amount of Time Up to 10 Pounds Under 1/3 Up to 25 Pounds Under 1/3 Up to 50 Pounds Under 1/3 Up to 100 Pounds Under 1/3 More than 100 Pounds Under 1/3 Working Environment Amount of Time Wet or Humid Conditions (Non-Weather) Rarely Work Near Mechanical Moving Parts Rarely Work in High, Precarious Places Rarely Fumes or Airborne Particles Rarely Toxic or Caustic Chemicals Under 1/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions Under 1/3 Extreme Cold (Non-Weather) Rarely Risk of Electrical Shock Rarely Work with Explosives Rarely Risk of Radiation Rarely Vibration Rarely Level of Noise Moderate Noise: Business Office, Community, Residences
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker-Coordinator oversees services for individuals by developing and implementing service plans and monitoring quality of care. They also provide crisis management support, maintain documentation, and coordinate with families and service providers.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and one to two years of related experience are preferred, along with experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and First Aid/CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (431 salary observations; 1,009 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (3,179 salary observations; 11,717 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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