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Social Work Director

Brooklyn, NY ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Social Work Directors engage in direct practice while also supervising staff. Social Work Directors ... Bilingual (Spanish) a plus * Must be able to pass criminal background check and clearance by NYC ...

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How much do bilingual social work jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for bilingual social work in the United States is $59,075.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $67,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bilingual social worker?

A bilingual social worker is a licensed professional who provides social services and support to clients in more than one language, often serving individuals and families with limited English proficiency. Their ability to communicate in multiple languages helps break down language barriers, ensuring clients fully understand their rights, resources, and options. Bilingual social workers often work in diverse communities, schools, hospitals, or social service agencies, providing culturally sensitive care and advocacy. They play a vital role in promoting equity and access to essential services for non-English-speaking populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bilingual social worker?

To thrive as a Bilingual Social Worker, you need a social work degree (BSW or MSW), relevant licensure, and fluency in at least two languages. Familiarity with case management software, community resource databases, and culturally competent assessment tools is typical. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and active listening are critical soft skills for building trust and advocating effectively for diverse clients. These abilities are essential for bridging linguistic and cultural gaps, ensuring equitable access to social services, and delivering impactful support in multicultural communities.

What are some common challenges faced by bilingual social workers and how can they navigate them effectively?

Bilingual social workers often encounter challenges such as balancing cultural sensitivity with organizational guidelines, bridging communication gaps between clients and service providers, and managing higher caseloads due to their specialized language skills. Navigating these challenges involves ongoing cultural competence training, leveraging support from multilingual colleagues, and advocating for adequate resources within their team. Building strong relationships with community organizations and continuously updating their language proficiency can also help bilingual social workers provide effective support to diverse populations.

What is the difference between Bilingual Social Work vs Bilingual Case Manager?

AspectBilingual Social WorkBilingual Case Manager
Required CredentialsSocial work degree, LCSW or equivalent, bilingual certificationRelevant degree or certification, bilingual skills often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community agencies, schoolsCommunity organizations, healthcare facilities, social service agencies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, social services, government programsSocial service agencies, healthcare providers, non-profits
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both roles require bilingual skills and work within social services, but Bilingual Social Workers typically hold advanced degrees and clinical licenses, focusing on therapy and assessments. Bilingual Case Managers often coordinate services and support clients through case planning. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role based on credentials and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Bilingual Social Work job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,075 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Bilingual Social Worker (Spanish Required)

Golden Gate Regional Center

San Mateo, CA โ€ข On-site

$59K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Bilingual Social Worker (Spanish Required)

Starting Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree: $59,826 - $71,791

Master's Degree: $65,929 - $79,114

Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about?

GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity.

When you are considering a new job, it’s normal to have tons of questions. Here are a few things we get asked all the time:

Where will I work?

This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work within home of clients in San Mateo County, our San Mateo office and from the comfort of your own home.

What you’ll Do:

We are looking for candidates who have a passion to work with individuals with developmental disabilities over the age of 3 years old and their families to advocate for and secure the services they need to improve their lives. This position participates in the assessment of individuals supported and their needs and those of their families and develops, implements and coordinates their Individual Program Plan and complete needed documentation as required. This position has the responsibility for managing a wide range of active cases requiring the skills of a professionally trained social worker, including creative planning and acquiring services for individuals supported.

Participates in the ongoing social assessments of persons with developmental disability and in overall case planning. Obtains or collects information or data for use by interdisciplinary team. Designs, monitors and revises the program plan, analyzes data and identifies barriers to individual's developmental objectives. Initiates and terminates regional center funding and ensures that purchased services are provided. Prepares required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains records in compliance with federal and state requirements.

Acts as an advocate for individual supported and their families to assure receipt of entitled services. Encourages individuals supported and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available and reviews and ensures that the individuals supported receive appropriate and effective services from existing community resources.

Initiates referrals and monitors progress of vendored services, evaluates availability and effectiveness of services. Identifies community service needs or gaps and assists community resources in the development of needed services and improving the quality of services.

May provide outreach services as assigned. Participates in internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.

Requirements

Who you are

You have;

  • Knowledge of principles, objective and techniques of counseling individuals;
  • Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth and development of family relationships;
  • Knowledge of community structure and organization and how to intervene constructively on client's behalf;
  • Ability to develop skills allowing for independent work, exercise judgment in making decisions as well as to cooperate and work as part of an interdisciplinary team;
  • Excellent communication skills in producing documents in a business manner and conveying complex information in a clear, concise and professional manner.
  • Ability to stimulate the cooperation of clients, their families, and stimulate the cooperation of community agencies or individuals;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of social welfare or related human services field. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish to perform the duties of the position including thorough knowledge of colloquial and relevant technical/functional terminology and ability to be speak, understand relevant spoken/written dialects in Spanish, as appropriate.
  • Knowledge in the areas of: identifying and navigating generic services, objective and techniques of counseling individuals, typical and atypical child development behavior, human growth and development of family relationships
  • Case Management experience is strongly desired.
  • Successful candidates must have access to reliable transportation on a regular basis to visit programs often without advanced notice.

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal days and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.