Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Overview

Youth for Change is seeking a Social Worker in Chico, CA. This full-time position works out of the Chico office and serves the agency by supervising and coordinating children placed in certified foster homes, recruiting, evaluating and certifying potential foster homes, providing and arranging training for foster parents, and liaising with other agencies. The role will involve working with post-adoptive families in need of resources, case management, and planning and facilitating groups and events.

The position provides coordination and case work with the Adoptions, THP, THP Plus FCS, and THP Plus populations.

Base pay range: $22.00/hr - $38.00/hr (the range provided is determined by Youth for Change; actual pay based on skills and experience). A comprehensive benefits package is available for qualifying positions.

• 13 paid holidays
• A 401(k), a Roth, and an agency match as well as profit sharing
• Competitive benefits package including paid medical and dental for employees
• Healthiest You, a virtual option to see a doctor, at no cost to you
• Accrued sick and vacation days from date of hire with use permitted after 60 days of employment
• Training opportunities online and in person
• Flexible work schedule
• Agency with 30 years of service in Northern California
• Employee Assistance Program and a trauma-informed work environment
• Clinical supervision available with on-staff Clinical Supervisors

• Provide support and services to ensure stability of client placement in foster homes
• Monitor foster homes for compliance with Title 22 regulations
• Provide support and services to ensure stability of youth and families in adoptive homes
• Plan and facilitate family events and groups along with monthly respite nights
• Maintain timely progress, and quarterly and/or court-ordered reports
• Screen and evaluate intake admissions to appropriately match children in emergency placements

• Master’s in Social Work (preferred) or related field; a Bachelor’s degree is the minimum
• California driver license and clean driving record
• Experience working with at-risk children and families
• Understanding of the child welfare system
• Knowledge of group processes and the ability to apply
• Knowledge of 24-hour crisis intervention

The estimated base pay for the Social Worker position is $22.00 to $38.00 per hour; additional compensation may be available. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Youth For Change (YFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of YFC to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Mental Health Care

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