Social Worker II, Education Liaison

Wayfinder Family Services • Antioch, CA

32d • $35 - $37

About The Position

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: The primary focus of the Social Worker II is to work in the capacity as a Social Worker II will function as an Educational Liaison of the time and will facilitate educational support services for adoption and guardianship system-involved youth based on their individual needs in Contra Costa County. This position is budgeted for 36 hours/week, with a varied schedule. Additionally, this role is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments.

Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited or state-approved graduate school in social work or social welfare, marriage, family and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology, or social psychology is required.
• At least 3-semester units of field practice at the master’s degree level or 6 months full-time equivalent experience in a public or private social service agency.
• At least nine semester units of coursework related to children and families, or within the first year of employment, experience working with children and families as a major responsibility of the position under the supervision of a supervising social worker.
• At least 3-semester units in working with minority populations; 6 months of experience in working with minority populations; or training in cultural competency and working with minority populations within the first 6 months of employment as a condition of employment.
• At least 3-semester units in child welfare, OR at least 6 months of experience in a public or private child welfare social services setting.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Educational Liaison will work closely with the youth caregivers to assess the youth’s educational needs and provide services such as: referrals to tutoring; on-site or virtual tutoring as needed; referrals to academic enrichment activities; an onsite resource library and referrals to a local community library that offers written and audio educational materials.
• The Educational Liaison will advocate for caregivers and youth and their families to help obtain 504 plans and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as other educational supports.
• Be a consultant to the youth, youth caregivers, and the County’s adoption and guardianship units and provide the team with solutions.
• Offer family specific curriculum and/or referrals to Wayfinder’s wide array of psycho-educational trainings, workshops, and support groups that can positively impact the emotional well-being of the youth.
• Participate in IEP Meetings when invited by the caregiver or county staff to for our post adoption and Kinship families.
• Educational Liaison to serve both pre and post adoptive homes and legal guardians.
• The Educational Liaison will effectively manage a caseload that is referred to by the CFS Adoption staff.
• Wayfinder’s Educational Liaison will aim to serve a minimum of 20- 30 unduplicated youth and their families annually.
• This caseload can be negotiated with County staff.
• The Educational Liaison can work onsite in EHSD’s Central office a minimum of three days a week and/or as requested by county staff.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Benefits

• 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
• $2,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level