Caseworker

Alternative Family Services; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $70,304 - $74,304/year

CA Clinical Licensure differential $3,

Annual Spanish language differential $

IRS mileage reimbursement

Excellent benefits package (medical, •

Over 8 weeks time off annually; 11+ 1

Job summary

Alternative Family Services in Vallejo is hiring a Caseworker to support foster youth and their families in Solano and Contra Costa Counties. You will build relationships, develop treatment plans, and coordinate services with schools, therapists, doctors, and community partners.

Requirements include a Master’s in social work or related field and ability to obtain background clearances; 1–2 years with children and families is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field meeting CCR Title 22 requirements.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint and background clearances.
• 1-2 years experience working with children and families preferable.
• Valid California driver’s license with auto insurance and registration.
• Ability to respond to client and family crisis; weekend/after-hour may be required.
• Ability to work in complex family systems and diverse populations.
• Strong integrity, honesty and work ethic; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support placements of youth in foster homes.
• Conduct regular in-home visits and provide ongoing supervision and support.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and update regularly.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency response, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain accurate case documentation per agency and state regulations.
• Coordinate services including therapy, education, medical care, and recreational activities.
• Train and support resource parents to ensure quality care and compliance.
• Collaborate with treatment team members, county representatives, and community partners.
• Identify and utilize community resources.
• Act as liaison between AFS and other community-based services; participate in staff meetings.
• Ensure HIPAA and agency policy compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Caseworker - Vallejo

Your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable and under-served children and their families is here! As a Caseworker, 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 in Solano and Contra Costa Counties.

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

• Supervise and support placements of youth in foster homes
• Conduct regular in-home visits and provide ongoing supervision and support to youth and resource families
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within required timelines and update regularly
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency response, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and state regulations
• Coordinate and arrange services including therapy, education, medical care, and recreational activities
• Train and support resource parents (foster parents) to ensure quality care and compliance
• Collaborate with treatment team members, county representatives, and community partners
• Identify and utilize community resources
• Act as a liaison between AFS and other community-based services needed by the foster child
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and support groups
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and agency policies

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
• 1-2 years experience working with children and families is preferable
• Able to drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
• Current and valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, current and valid auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy and vehicle registration
• Able to respond to client and family crisis as needed which may require weekend and after hour response
• Ability to work successfully and collaboratively in complex family systems
• Proven track record of working successfully with diverse cultural populations
• Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor in a stressful environment
• Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities
• Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team
• Able to work with minimal direct supervision and manage time and prioritize workload
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus!

Driving Requirements

This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County. 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

• Starting salary $70,304 - $74,304/year
• Additional pay differential offered for CA Clinical Licensure (MFT, LCSW) of $3,000/annually
• Additional language differential offered for Spanish language fluency of $2,500/year (must be fluent)
• A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
• IRS standard mileage reimbursement
• Benefits package which includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Chiropractic & Acupuncture
  • Flex-spending options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan option
  • Pet Insurance
  • 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. #now hiring #nowhiring #fostercare #caseworker #case worker #job alert