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Social Worker I
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$79,094 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description General Information:
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and on call rotation. Working hours will vary based on program and family needs and will encompass various hours and days from Monday to Sunday, as part of a flexible 40-hour work week. Typical hours may range anywhere between 8 am to 8 pm or beyond and includes (SBQR) "Standby Quick Response" an on-call or standby rotation team, which may involve occasionally working afterhours, weekends, and holidays, etc. On-call standby rotations typically last seven days. Compensation We Offer The initial compensation for this position ranges from $79,115 to $97,302 per year; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations. 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions• Benefits We Offer Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits PageHERE. 401K
Employer Match up to 4% Competitive Time Off Plans Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment statusOverview:
Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. The Social Worker I provides case management support and services typically within the Foster Care and Adoptions services to ensure the emotional and physical safety of youth and families.Responsibilities:
Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of youth and family strengths and needs Develops, reviews, updates and ensures implementation of strength-based service plans for each youth including safety plans, and legal issues. Maintains ongoing communication and provides pertinent information to and coordinates with authorized representatives and other team members, participating in meetings, such as youth/family teams. Develops permanency connections by building and supporting biological family and connections with other natural support persons; empowers resource families to make permanent commitments to children, and facilitates visits with birth parents and other relatives. Supports resource parents to facilitate a successful placement and ensures compliance with agency and regulatory requirements. Meets with resource parents and youth in the home and community settings, developing a helping relationship and ensuring needed supports and services are provided. Facilitates support groups, provides training and participates in events for resource families, and youth. Rotates service as on-call social worker for after hour emergencies. Attends weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings, in-service training and treatment team meetings. Maintains confidential files, including electronic information. Completes all documentation and file compliance in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements. Meets performance goals; e.g., productivity and quality.Participates in departmental and agency work groups. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to support specific department/business needs.