Social Worker

Overview

Do you have a Master’s degree in Social Work - Psychology or Counseling an a passion for supporting youth’s mental health?

Become a pivotal part of our team as a Social Worker for our Child Abuse Prevention Services ( CAPS ) Wraparound services and join us in providing family-centered and strength-based services!

As a Social Worker for Wraparound Services , you will provide culturally responsive services and leads a collaborative planning process for youth and families who are referred through Child Welfare, Juvenile Probation, or County Behavioral Health departments.

Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community : in families' homes, foster homes, schools, other community locations, 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. Your primary role is to ensure a sustainable network of unpaid supports (.

extended family, mentors, teachers, coaches) are working together toward stability for the youth and family.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Sonoma County Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Wraparound Program is an intensive home and community-based service offered to youth and families identified by Child Welfare as high risk for entering the dependency system.

Service objectives include safety planning and stabilization of the home environment via community resourcing, short term youth and parent skills coaching, engagement + activation of natural supports, and referrals to other services / therapeutic treatment as needed to increase safety and divert youth from ever entering the foster care system.

Services duration is 1-3 months for approximately 7-9 youth on average.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among thefor several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services.

We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid / Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Master’s degree in social work / psychology / counseling

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and enforcement of competent mental health practice standardsGood organizational and writing skillsAt least 21 years of ageTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state / federal licensing or certification requirementsValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferredBilingual in Spanish prefered

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work with a diverse population

Schedule

Full-timeMon - Fri; 9AM - 5 : 30PMRequires flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as

neededParticipate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled

Benefits

• Starting at $69,010 - $83,010 per yearAs of July 7th , this starting range will increase to $75,000 - $89,000
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
• $2000 sign-on bonus for new employees
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package : Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond
• We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
• Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated though your clinical training stipend
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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