Social Work Assistant 1
Last updated: January 28, 2026
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| Representative group | Job codes |
|---|---|
| SEIU LOCAL 925 HEALTHCARE PROF/LAB TECH | 18111 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 22514 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT) |
| SEIU 1199NW HMC SOCIAL WORKER AND DIETITIAN | 18929 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian) 23711 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian) |
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Provide task-oriented social work services to clients/patients, families, and others.
BASIC FUNCTION
Assist Social Worker(s) or other staff in providing task-oriented social work services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under direct supervision, assist in providing direct task-oriented social work services to clients/patients, families, and others.
TYPICAL WORK
Assist a social worker or other staff:
Provide discharge planning for clients/patients and client/patient families;
Coordinate placement, home-based care services, transportation, lodging, and follow-up appointments.
Coordinate patient’s Durable Medical Equipment needs;
Provide client/patient advocacy; act as liaison with community agencies/resources;
Promote optimal use of social service and health care resources;
Assist clients/patients and their families with the completion of forms, such but not limited to: as Medicaid, SSI, Victim’s Compensation, or social service eligibility;
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science OR Associate of Arts Degree AND two years of experience in the social work field.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
12/14/1973: New Class
05/01/1982: Revise Title & Class
01/18/1988: Revise Title/Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
07/01/2025: Per PERC decision 14123 (PSRA, 2025), this classification is removed from the WFSE HMC bargaining unit and placed in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU 1199NW.
01/07/2026: Revise Basic Function and Typical Work