Part Time Social Worker Psychosocial Assessments (PSA)

Bilingual- Spanish/English Preferred

Hybrid-Work-From-Home Opportunity Available

Must Be Located Within Commuting Distance of Antioch, California

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Social Worker Responsibilities

In this role as a Social Worker, you will assist families and children by providing education and support including:

• Conduct family evaluations for prospective resource families.
• Complete the written assessments in a 40-day timeframe.
• Identify when resources are needed and make referrals as necessary.
• Collaborate with county social workers and provide in-home interviews, safety and risk assessments.
• Educate families so they understand and can navigate through the resource family approval process and through the adoption process, if warranted.

A successful SOCIAL WORKER in this role is someone who can work independently, provide key assessments of families within a geographical area near their home office, have excellent case-management and time-management skills, and provide vital support services for families.

Qualifications

• MSW (Master of Social Work) degree.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Knowledge of foster care, adoption and trauma informed care, strong time management skills including the ability to multitask, organize and prioritize.
• An alignment with the mission of our organization that children belong in loving, stable and lifelong families.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage and establish rapport and trust with families, including multi-generational families in diverse communities.

SOCIAL WORKER - You Might Have (Desired, Not Required)

• Prior experience in a child welfare role (kinship or foster care
• Experience completing home studies, RFA assessments, written reports or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience working with the juvenile court process
• Bilingual preferred

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.