Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary:

The FFA Social Worker will be responsible for the provisions of case management of assigned youth and will develop, review, and complement treatment plans with placement workers, foster parents, and children. The FFA Social Worker will also meet with children and foster parents (at least 3x/monthly), monitor visits between foster children and relatives, inspect foster homes for compliance on a monthly basis, and maintains case records for children on caseload.

• Develop, review, update and complement treatment plans in coordination with placement workers, foster parents and children.
• Meet with children and foster parents at least three times per month.
• Assist and support parents in meeting the needs of children in their care.
• Monitor visits between foster children and relatives.
• Inspects foster homes for compliance with regulations once per month.
• Assists with foster parent training process.
• Complete home studies as needed.
• Communicate and develop working relationships with outside workers and agencies for casework purposes.
• Consult with Program Assistant on placements and participates in late intakes.
• Maintain case records for children on caseload.
• Audit and maintain foster parent and children files.
• Prepare quarterly reports and termination summaries.
• Gather information on reports and documents special incidents and submit SIR’s within 24hrs.
• Provide transportation for foster children when needed.
• Is available for emergencies and calls after hours and on weekends.

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two years related experience
• Spanish speaking required.
• Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, attend meetings, conferences and other job related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal vehicle, must be approved by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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