UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
8112 (SEIU LOCAL 925 Medical/Laboratory Tech)
8942 (1199NW-HMC Social Workers)
BASIC FUNCTION
As a member of the social services team, provide direct task-oriented social work services to clients/patients, families, and others; and/or participate in the practicum instruction of social work assistant students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, provide direct task-oriented social work services and/or participate in the practicum instruction of social work assistant students.
TYPICAL WORK
Assist clients/patients, families, and others with discharge planning; coordinate with other staff members; explain program requirements (such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability) to potential participants and referrers;
Participate in practicum instruction of social work assistant students;
Teach clients/patients, families, and staff task-focused aspects of discharge planning;
Perform the work of Social Work Assistant I's;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified
Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor's Degree in the behavioral sciences AND two years experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
OR
an Associate of Arts Degree in the behavioral sciences AND four years of work experience as a Social Work Assistant I or equivalent.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
New Class: 1-18-88
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05
Revise MQ: 07-01-09