Social Worker, Arizona

Casey Family Programs • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $71,239 - $96,382 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker coordinates and delivers clinical case management and support services to children, youth, young adults, and families who are involved with, have been involved with, or are at risk of entering the child welfare system. Using collaborative, innovative, evidence-informed, trauma- and healing-informed practice, the role engages families and community partners to advance legal and relational permanency, safety, and well-being, while strengthening connections to family, community, and culture. Services are primarily delivered in homes and the community, with virtual options when necessary. The Social Worker works closely with public child welfare staff, multidisciplinary teams, supervisors, court personnel, community providers, tribes, and field office colleagues to identify and address barriers to timely permanency. The role is on call for client crises according to the field office’s coverage approach.

The position requires time in the field and the office; full-time teleworking is not an option. Local travel and occasional out-of-town travel may be required, and driving on Casey business may require use of a personal vehicle. The role is full-time and requires regular, reliable attendance. Physical requirements include lifting and reaching for light objects and typing and working at a computer for extended periods.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution, including a clinical internship or practicum.
• At least five years of clinical experience in child welfare or other child and family service-related practice.
• Broad knowledge of social work practice and clinical theory, including family-systems assessment and intervention skills.
• Expertise in permanency, improved well-being outcomes for youth in care, family engagement, community support, and evidence-based or promising practices that strengthen families and ensure child safety.
• Clinical expertise in family systems and knowledge of substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, respect for tribal sovereignty, and respect for cultural, racial, and gender differences.
• Adaptability, curiosity, collaboration, self-reflection, and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Ability to contribute effectively within and across teams and with external partners.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and stressful environments and manage stress and self-care.
• Ability to protect sensitive information and follow confidentiality policies and protocols.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting and reaching for light objects and typing and working at a computer for extended periods.
• Regular and reliable attendance; ability to work in the field and office, as full-time teleworking is not an option.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally out of town; driving on Casey business may require use of a personal vehicle, compliance with vehicle safety guidelines, and qualification for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical case management for children, youth, young adults, and families in accordance with practice standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Assess individual and family safety, functioning, and needs; identify pathways and barriers to legal and relational permanency; and arrange services addressing permanency and well-being.
• Coordinate with child welfare jurisdictions, tribes, community partners, and service vendors to secure appropriate services and achieve identified outcomes.
• Maintain a focus on clients’ connections to family, community, and culture, and complete required case documentation for audits and practice improvement.
• Guide permanency and well-being planning by engaging stakeholders in assessments, goal development, and service strategies.
• Build effective teams and relationships with clients, families, support networks, public-system workers, supervisors, judiciary members, service providers, and field office colleagues.
• Arrange and facilitate regular extended team meetings and apply clinical knowledge related to mental health, Family Group Decision Making, family finding, birth family engagement, trauma-informed approaches, education, employment, life skills, and community supports.
• Engage birth parents in reunification work; support relative and non-relative caregivers pursuing adoption or guardianship; and identify post-permanency supports.
• Collaborate with the Family Engagement Liaison to coordinate, determine, and implement the selected Family Group Conferencing plan.
• Participate in clinical staffing, service reviews, staff meetings, referral and resource-family assessments, data analysis, process improvement, and ongoing learning activities.
• Use alternative technology, including Zoom and Microsoft Teams, to accomplish work.
• Consult, teach, facilitate groups, and support learning among youth, professionals, and families as needed.
• Provide expertise to external partners through demonstration and spread efforts, including service reviews and teaming processes.
• Serve on workgroups or committees and perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate and work effectively across differences, contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion, collaborate across teams, exercise independent judgment, and demonstrate organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Protect confidential information by following relevant policies and protocols and exercising sound judgment in its handling and sharing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Accrual of 12 days of annual leave and 12 days of sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year and one personal holiday each calendar year.
• Up to eight weeks of parental leave for eligible employees following the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• A paid three-month sabbatical after 10 years of continuous, full-time regular employment for employees in good standing.
• Opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

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