Social Worker II, Post Adoption Services at Wayfinder Family Services

Redding, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

73000.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Case Management, Family Support, Advocacy, Mental Health Therapy, Parenting Strategies, Community Linkages, Attachment Strategies, Behavior Management, Education Services, Intervention Techniques, Assessment Skills, Support Groups, Event Coordination, Therapeutic Support, Resource Family Training

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Redding Office - Redding, CA 96002 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $73,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day/AM Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality. Program and Role Summary Our statewide Foster Care and Adoption programs match children and youth who have been displaced from their homes due to abuse or neglect with families that can provide safe, caring homes. Wayfinder recruits, trains and certifies resource (foster) families, some of whom ultimately adopt the children they foster. We emphasize a child achieving permanency, which can be reunification with birth parents, living with relatives, adoption or guardianship. Also, Wayfinder offers therapeutic post-adoption support that includes case management, mental health therapy, and mentoring to children and their adoptive families during and after adoption to promote stability and permanency. The Post Adoption Social Worker will provide preventive, supportive, educational services specifically to post-adoptive families. These services will include short-term interventions based on the individualized needs of the family primarily concerning adoption-related issues. This is a remote position with co-locating in the CDSS Chico and Sacramento offices as needed and to collaborate for CDSS office meetings and needs. The position requires travel to assigned counties to provide support groups, family events, family support/intervention, and/or AAP. Primary Responsibilities: Provide education and information to assist families in understanding the family situation and learning strategies in parenting. Assess family needs and assist families with appropriate community linkages, advocacy support, and skill building. Brief case management for post adoptive families, brief initial assessment to complete a family support plan. Provide families with strategies to assist with increasing attachment in their home and in learning a variety of techniques to respond to challenging behaviors. Other duties as outlined in the position description. Qualifications Education and Experience: Master's degree in social work or a related field is required. Experience working with pre and post adoptive families is preferred. Ability to travel to CDSS Chico and Sacramento offices as needed, travel to family homes and assigned counties in assigned regions for family support and events. Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles. Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes: Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Flexible spending account (FSA) plans Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

The Post Adoption Social Worker will provide preventive and supportive services to post-adoptive families, focusing on adoption-related issues. Responsibilities include assessing family needs, providing education, and brief case management.