Caseworker

Alternative Family Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Flex-spending options

Life and disability insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alternative Family Services is seeking a Caseworker (Masters Degree in Social Work) to support foster youth and their families. You will build relationships with children, develop treatment plans, and coordinate services to families in the Bay Area.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, ability to obtain background clearances, and 1-2 years of experience with children and families. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; driving may be required for community visits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field as required by CCR Title 22
• Ability to obtain fingerprint and background clearances
• Ability to work collaboratively in complex family systems
• 1-2 years experience working with children and families
• Proven track record with diverse populations
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise foster parents
• Oversee placement of youth in foster homes with regular visits
• Develop and update treatment plans quarterly
• Liaise between AFS and community services
• Maintain current case notes and documentation
• Identify and utilize community resources
• Crisis intervention and management
• Available for emergencies with assigned caseload

Skills

Case management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable and under-served children and their families is here! As a Caseworker(Masters Degree in Social Work), you will play an important role in the lives of foster youth by building a relationship with children, developing a treatment plan and coordinate the provision of services to children and their families. Ready to make a positive change? Alternative Family Services offers a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. See details below!

About Alternative Family Services

Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise foster parents
• Oversee the placement of youth in foster homes through regular visits in homes and meeting individually with the child
• Develop and update a treatment plan for each child on a quarterly basis
• Act as a liaison between AFS and other community -based services needed by the foster child
• Maintain current case notes and other documentation
• Identify and utilize community resources
• Crisis intervention and management
• Be available for emergencies with assigned caseload

About Alternative Family Services

Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field that meets educational requirements as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22; or be granted an exception by California Community Care Licensing (CCL)
• Ability to obtain fingerprint and government required background clearances
• Ability to work successfully and collaboratively in complex family systems
• 1-2 years experience working with children and families
• Proven track record of working successfully with diverse cultural populations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

Driving Requirements

This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus, position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.

We Offer

• A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
• A full-time position with a flexibleschedule
• Pay Range $75,304 - $79,304 (This salary includes a specialized program differential)
• Additional $3,000 for BBS licensure
• Additional $2,500 for Bilingual Pay (Spanish Only)
• Benefits package which includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Chiropractic &Acupuncture
  • Flex-spending options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 403(b) option
  • Over 8 weeks time off annually!(11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 11 paid holidays including your birthday off&12 sick days annually!)
  • AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.