Social Worker II, Post-Adoption Services bei Wayfinder Family Services

Description

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:

Wayfinder's Post-Adoption and Permanency Services Program provides ongoing support to families who have adopted through foster care, private adoption, and kinship placements. We help families navigate the unique challenges of adoption and post-permanency by connecting them with essential resources, providing trauma-informed support, and offering immediate assistance during times of crisis.

The primary focus of the Social Worker II is to provide preventive, supportive case management services specifically to pre/post adoptive families. These services will include short-term interventions based on the individualized needs of the family, primarily concerning adoption-related issues. The Social Worker II will assess family needs and assist with connection/access to adoption competent therapeutic services and community linkages.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Case management of pre/post adoptive families and assessments to complete a family support plan.
• Assess family needs and assist families with appropriate community linkages, advocacy support, and skill building.
• Provide families with strategies to assist with increasing attachment in their home and in learning a variety of techniques to respond to challenging behaviors.
• Provide education and information to assist families in understanding the family situation and learning strategies in parenting.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work or related field from an accredited college required.
• Experience working with pre/post adoptive families is preferred.
• Ability to travel to family homes and meeting within Placer County, 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.

Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

• 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

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.