What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Quality Family Services?
Provide core services for the children and youth placed with QFS Foster Family Agency. Provide support and guidance to Resource Families in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for children aged 0-18 who reside in care and for nonminor dependents aged 19-21 who voluntarily stay in care. RFA Social Workers act as advocates, providing guidance and direction, and assisting with case planning. Conduct on-site visits to certified homes to ensure safety compliance, implementation of service plans, and maintenance of progress reports on clients. They perform S.A.F.E. adoption home studies for children who reside in care and have been approved through the adoption placement unit. RFA Social Workers function as liaisons between all community partners in order to ensure best practices in meeting the desirable outcomes of children placed in adoption and Resource Family homes. They will ensure that all Resource Families and clients placed in care comply with social service and probation guidelines, as well as State mandates and agency policies.Minimum and/or desired qualifications and experienceMaster’s degree from an accredited or state-approved graduate school in social work or social welfare, marriage, family and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology, or social psychology. Preference will be given to those applicants who hold an MSW.Applicants must be culturally sensitive to working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ and CSEC.Applicants must be flexible and able to work collaboratively.Key Performance AreasAbility to effectively provide conflict resolutionA high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficientlySkill in communicating effectively, both orally and written, with a variety of people of various socioeconomic and educational backgroundsWillingness to respond appropriately to supervision and follow policy and proceduresSample Responsibilities and/or dutiesAssists with placement of the child in the adoptive/Resource homeEnsures core services are identified, implemented, and evaluated on a regular basisConducts psychosocial assessment (TOP) for every child assigned to caseload, at entry, to ascertain level of care, and every 90 days thereafter until dischargeDevelops, reviews, and updates quarterly reports for each child on their caseloadMeets with each foster child and Resource Family weeklyAssists youth and parents with problems concerning relationships or other aspects of social and emotional functioningDevelops and updates weekly progress notes and case recordsProvides pertinent information to the contracting countyProvides support for Resource parents during the adoption process and throughout foster placementSupervises the placement of the child including direct contact with the child and the certified parent(s)Facilitates reunification plans/efforts whenever possibleCompany DescriptionMrs. Mae Johnson’s StoryThe story of Quality Family Services begins in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where crops grow in abundance and community roots run deep. Mrs. Mae Johnson, who was known then as the bright and resolute Mae Ethridge, was raised to pursue her dreams. After spending her youth working with her family in the cotton fields, she found her way through the halls of academia to the front lines of childcare and education. As a young woman, Mrs. Johnson was the first in her family to graduate from college, funded entirely by her own determination. She carved a path for herself through resilience and commitment, and she would soon find her purpose in helping others do the same.Mrs. Johnson’s career as a schoolteacher, and later as a daycare provider and educator at Fresno City College, brought her closer to her community’s youth. Her unique perspective, combined with her proximity, illuminated a crucial insight: the unmet needs of at-risk children. These children, often unnoticed and overlooked, ignited a fierce passion in Mrs. Johnson.“They grabbed my heart, and I knew my life’s work would be dedicated to serving them.”Mrs. Johnson is personally familiar with the impact that care and empowerment can have on a young person’s life. Driven by a deep connection to her community and inspired by the encouragement of her father, who always saw the potential in his children, Mrs. Johnson founded Quality Family Services. Her vision was clear: to instill in every child what her father had instilled in her—a belief in their own potential and the support to realize it.“My father was the strongest influence in shaping who I am today. I became who he thought I was, and I knew I could influence others in the same way.”Today, Quality Family Services stands as a beacon of hope and a pillar of the community. As the longest-standing provider of services to at-risk youth in the region, the organization continues to set the standard for quality and commitment. Mrs. Johnson’s influence extends beyond the walls of Quality Family Services—she continues to serve as a mentor to others, helping to start similar initiatives and shaping the community’s approach to foster care and mental health.Mrs. Johnson’s LegacyMrs. Johnson’s legacy is a narrative of trailblazing firsts—her family is known for breaking down barriers for women, African Americans, and other marginalized groups in our area. She continues the next chapter for her family by fostering a culture where the community’s most vulnerable can find a champion in their corner. This story now forms the core of our identity at Quality Family Services. As we move forward, we carry Mrs. Johnson’s vision, values, and heart in every action we take, continuing to serve those who are often left behind but deserve just as much to stand in the spotlight of our care and support.Ms. Mae Johnson
Salary : $20 - $35