Caseworker (Bilingual)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Flexible schedule

PTO & holidays

403(b) plan

Spanish language differential

Job summary

Alternative Family Services in San Francisco, CA is seeking a bilingual Caseworker to support foster youth and their families. You will build relationships, develop treatment plans, coordinate services, and supervise placements.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, ability to drive in the Bay Area, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field as required by CCR Title 22 or by California licensing authority.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint and background clearances.
• 1–2 years experience working with children and families preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean record and auto insurance.
• Ability to respond to crises and work after hours when needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support placements of youth in foster homes.
• Conduct regular in-home visits and provide ongoing supervision to youth and families.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within required timelines.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency response (evenings/weekends).
• Maintain accurate case documentation per agency/state regulations.
• Coordinate services including therapy, education, medical care, and recreation.
• Train and support resource parents for quality care and compliance.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, county representatives, and community partners.
• Identify community resources and liaise with external services.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and support groups.
• Ensure HIPAA and agency policy compliance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Caseworker (Bilingual) - San Francisco, CA

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

• 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

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 must!

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 language differential offered for Spanish language fluency of $2,500/year (must be fluent)
• 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.