Child and Family Social Worker (Part-time)
About The Position
Koinonia Family Services is seeking a part-time child and family social worker to serve youth and families in their foster and adoption programs in the Fresno and Visalia area. This is a hybrid remote position, with some in-office duties at the Fresno office and other time spent working remotely. Koinonia is a leading children's services agency in California. The role involves social work and case management of children in foster-adopt placement, providing support to resource parents, writing SAFE home study assessments, and offering ongoing case management and services for children in approved foster and adoption placements, including post-adoption services. Strong Spanish language proficiency is desired for effective communication with a diverse client base.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
- Strong Spanish language proficiency
- Experience writing SAFE home studies
- Skilled in therapeutic modalities, assessments, and treatment planning
- Experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, and crisis intervention
- Strong commitment to cultural competency and ethical practices
- Passion for ongoing professional development
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of experience in a social service setting, working with children and families
- ACSW registration
Responsibilities
- Provide social work and case management for up to 7 to 8 children in foster and foster-to-adopt placement
- Conduct detailed intake and assessment of youth
- Prepare home studies and assessments of families
- Offer timely crisis intervention services, addressing mental health, behavioral issues, or other urgent needs
- Manage each child’s case with record-keeping and care planning
- Support biological families towards reunification, where appropriate.
- Collaborate with external agencies for comprehensive child care and support
- Train and supervise foster parents to meet the children’s needs
- Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities
- Participate in an on-call rotation with other team members
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Participation in our 401k plan
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
