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Social Worker, PSA

Wayfinder Family Services • Part-time • Santa Rosa, California • 10m ago

Job Details

Experienced

Santa Rosa Office - Santa Rosa, CA

Part Time

Graduate Degree

$30.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Day/AM

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
Education Reimbursement Program
Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary: Psychosocial Assessment Writing Social Worker-Bilingual English and Spanish- (Part-Time - up to 29 hours/week) $2400 BONUS*

The primary purpose of this position is for the Psychosocial Assessment (PSA) Social Worker 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.

Major Duties and 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.
Implements various interview techniques for children, non-minor dependents, and adults.
Provides informal training for clients on a variety of topics related to the services provided by the agency.
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.
Collects information to ensure that regulations are met, and that care provided is appropriate.
Provides therapeutic interventions on an ongoing basis and during crises.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

Experience:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

*We offer a sign-on bonus of $2,400 (50% with the first paycheck and the remaining 50% paid after 3 months)

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters, where applicable) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of complete vaccination, including booster, on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening, including fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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