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Social Work Associate

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.70
Social Work Associate - 9341
Assistant Social Work Associate - 9342

May, 1979

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SERIES CONCEPT

Social Work Associates supplement the work of Clinical Social Workers by 
providing material supportive services which assist patients/clients 
and their families to achieve maximum functioning; and perform other 
related duties as required.

Incumbents provide such tangible services as arranging temporary 
housing, assisting in the filing for benefits or welfare assistance, 
arranging for medical appliances, scheduling patient/client personal 
activities in accord with medical/psychiatric problems and prescribed 
care; provide a supportive relationship to clients/patients; and 
participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams.

                         CLASS CONCEPTS

Social Work Associate

Under general supervision, incumbents provide material and supportive 
services to patients/clients in cases where an awareness of the impact 
of feeling on the use of medical care and an understanding of various 
behaviors, cultures and lifestyles are required.  Social Work Associates 
determine material social service needed without the guidance and 
prescreening of a Clinical Social Worker; give information about health 
and welfare resources; convey a non-judgmental acceptance of patients 
and families; determine the need for and arrange for professional 
assistance; and may act as the social service representative at various 
functions.

This is the journeylevel class in the series.

Assistant Social Work Associate

Under supervision, incumbents provide material services for 
patients/clients who have been prescreened or who are being seen 
concurrently by a Clinical Social Worker.  Assigned tasks are 
facilitative in nature and supplementary to clinical activities.

This is the entry level class in the series, but certain positions may 
be permanently assigned to this level.

                       MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Social Work Associate

Possession of a bachelor's degree in social work from a program approved 
by the Council on Social Work Education, and one year of experience; or 
an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges 
and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties 
assigned to the position.

Assistant Social Work Associate

Possession of a bachelor's degree in social work from a program approved 
by the Council on Social Work Education; or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the 
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

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