Social Worker II, Sonoma Psycho-Social Assessment
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. Wayfinder’s Sonoma Psycho Social Assessment program assesses resource families, including adoptive families, by completing resource family evaluations within county timeframes. The primary focus on the Social Worker, is to conduct resource family assessments for relative and non-relative families; and write the assessment in the county contract’s allotted time. Psychosocial Assessment (PSA) Social Workers may also assist with finalizing the adoption for these families. This position is eligible for a $2,000 bilingual differential, and a $2,400 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university in social work or social welfare, marriage, family and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology, or social psychology is required.
- Bilingual (Spanish), required.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assesses county-referred applicants to become an approved Resource Family.
- Conducts a home environment assessment, and psychosocial assessment, and prepare a written report.
- Incorporate an assessment of an applicant’s mental health and substance abuse into the risk assessment.
- Provides ongoing assessments of family needs and makes appropriate referrals to services such as counseling, support groups, and other applicable services and coordinates with county workers and/or other community agencies to identify assistance funding services.
- Maintains accurate and thorough records of all services provided and document all assessments, meetings, decisions, and reports.
- Communicates needs, services, and progress with the referring agency, service provider, and applicants.
- Provides therapeutic interventions on an ongoing basis and during crises.
- Other duties as outlined in the position description.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- 11 paid holidays
- 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
- Education tuition assistance program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
- Training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
