Social Work Assistant 2
Last updated: January 28, 2026
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
| Representative group | Job codes |
|---|---|
| SEIU LOCAL 925 HEALTHCARE PROF/LAB TECH | 18112 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 22515 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT) |
| SEIU 1199NW HMC SOCIAL WORKER AND DIETITIAN | 18942 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian) 23211 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC SW/Dietitian) |
Social Work Assistant
| SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional | 21306 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance) 22949 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional) |
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide direct task-oriented social work services to clients/patients, families, and others.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, provide direct task-oriented social work services..
TYPICAL WORK
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 notary public services for documentation required to complete coordination of care planning;
Provide timely, clear and concise documentation of interventions. Assist in updating and maintaining department database/spreadsheets.
Provide client/patient advocacy; act as liaison with community agencies/resources. Ensure community information is up to date related to changes in programs/resources;
Provide task-oriented assessment for purpose of limited intervention;
Assist clients/patients, families, and others with specific planning needs as well as assist with completion of forms;
Assist in information gathering from clients/patients, groups, and agencies.
Participate in department committees and coordinate tasks as assigned;
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor’s Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience in the social work field.
OR
an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work 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
01/18/1988: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
07/01/2009: Revise MQ
01/01/2026: For SEIU1199NW UWMC-NW, this body of work used to be allocated in Class# 21306 Case Mgmt Asst (SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance).
01/07/2026 Revise Basic Function, Distinguishing Characteristics, Typical Work and Minimum Requirements.