Social Worker

Are you passionate about serving your community and helping individuals overcome barriers to health and wellness?

The Social Worker provides case management and care coordination to support individuals at risk for or living with HIV.  This position helps clients navigate the healthcare system, access medical care, and connect with essential social services such as housing and food support.  In addition, the role delivers education on HIV, hepatitis C, STI’s, and prevention strategies, including PrEP and PEP.

The Social Worker also participates in community outreach to engage high-risk and underserved populations, facilitates referrals and linkage to care, provides crisis intervention, and ensures accurate documentation and coordinated care across clinical and social service teams.

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About Us

Come work for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance: consistent Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm schedule

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker, Patient Navigator, Case Manager, or Health Educator in a health care environment

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

• Related post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Experience providing HIV services

• Specialized training or experience in HIV prevention interventions, PrEP/PEP, and other sexually transmitted diseases.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Conduct interviews, assessments, and observations to obtain relevant background information and determine client needs and eligibility for services

• Facilitate referral and linkage to care by assisting clients with coordinating medical care, including identifying providers, scheduling appointments, assisting with insurance enrollment, and facilitating transportation

• Manages an assigned caseload, develops individualized case management and service plans, and conducts longitudinal follow-up to support clients’ health and social service needs

• Provides education and counseling on HIV, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and prevention strategies, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

• Identifies individuals at risk for HIV infection and facilitates referrals and linkage to PrEP providers and other prevention services

• Refers clients diagnosed with or at risk for HIV to appropriate medical providers for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care

• Develops and maintains a current directory of community resources and connects clients with social services addressing needs such as housing, transportation, and financial assistance

• Participate in outreach and engagement activities targeting high-risk and underserved populations, promoting prevention education

• Maintain accurate case records and documentation, and serve as a liaison between clients, healthcare providers, and community agencies to support coordinated care

• Provides emergency assistance and crisis intervention

• Supports social worker activities across clinical services, including behavioral health assessment, care coordination, and connecting clients to housing, food, employment, and other supportive resources

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions