Child and Family Social Worker
Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? So do we, join our Marin Wraparound Program!
We’re looking for a Child and Family Social Worker to coordinate services and plan for children who are referred through social service, probation or mental health departments and are at risk of stepping up to or returning to institutions from family or family-like settings. The primary role is to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family. The Child and Family Social Worker works closely with the youth and caregivers to ensure that their vision leads the team.
ABOUT WRAPAROUND
Seneca's Wraparound programs offer family-centered, individualized, culturally relevant, and strength-based support to families with complex and enduring needs. Wraparound works in close partnership with Department of Family and Children Services, Juvenile Probation, Behavioral Health, and group homes, providing strengths-based and outcome-oriented alternatives to group care placements for children and youth by drawing upon community and family strengths. Treatment and support services are tailored to address behaviors and meet family needs, even as they change over time. Services are provided in the community: in families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc. for youth who are at-risk of being placed in out of home care or are stepping down from a higher level of care.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Facilitation of Child and Family Planning Meetings, including meeting preparation, coordinating attendance, facilitation of the meeting, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Provide non-traditional counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community based resources.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plan of care, mental health notes, Family Team Meeting notes, and other documentation as necessary.
- Intervene with clients’ behavior management programs and provide crisis management as needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and agency-assigned paperwork.
- Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions and adhere to clinical best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must be eligible for MHRS certification (4 years of full-time clinical experience in a mental health setting).
- Valid CA driver’s license and insurable under Seneca Family of Agencies insurance policy.
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
REQUIRED
- Bilingual Spanish/English abilities.
- Experience in working with children in out of home care.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule required, with the ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed.
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
Benefits
- Starting at $30.21. Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.