Social Worker I

Overview

• Working hours will vary based on program and family needs and will encompass various hours and days from Monday to Sunday, as part of a flexible 40-hour work week.
• Typical hours may range anywhere between 8 am to 8 pm or beyond and includes (SBQR) “Standby Quick Response” an on-call or standby rotation team, which may involve occasionally working after hours, weekends, and holidays, etc. On-call standby rotations typically last seven days.

• Working hours will vary based on program and family needs and will encompass various hours and days from Monday to Sunday, as part of a flexible 40-hour work week.
• Typical hours may range anywhere between 8 am to 8 pm or beyond and includes (SBQR) “Standby Quick Response” an on-call or standby rotation team, which may involve occasionally working after hours, weekends, and holidays, etc. On-call standby rotations typically last seven days.

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $79,115 to $97,302 per year; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.*
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans
• Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status

$79,115 - $97,302

Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. The Social Worker I provides case management support and services typically within the Foster Care and Adoptions services to ensure the emotional and physical safety of youth and families.

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of youth and family strengths and needs
• Develops, reviews, updates and ensures implementation of strength-based service plans for each youth including safety plans, and legal issues.
• Maintains ongoing communication and provides pertinent information to and coordinates with authorized representatives and other team members, participating in meetings, such as youth/family teams.
• Develops permanency connections by building and supporting biological family and connections with other natural support persons; empowers resource families to make permanent commitments to children, and facilitates visits with birth parents and other relatives.
• Supports resource parents to facilitate a successful placement and ensures compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Meets with resource parents and youth in the home and community settings, developing a helping relationship and ensuring needed supports and services are provided.
• Facilitates support groups, provides training and participates in events for resource families, and youth.
• Rotates service as on-call social worker for after hour emergencies.
• Attends weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training and treatment team meetings.
• Maintains confidential files, including electronic information.
• Completes all documentation and file compliance in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Meets performance goals; e.g., productivity and quality. Participates in departmental and agency work groups.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to support specific department/business needs.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Master's degree (M.A.) in Social Work or Social Welfare;
  Psychology;
  Marriage, Child and Family Counseling, or Counseling Psychology .
• Equivalent experience that permits an exception by Community Care Licensing.

• Conflict Resolution
• Documents Clearly…