Wayfinderfamily
Family Finder, KSSP/Family Finding (Monterey)
Wayfinderfamily, Monterey, California, us, 93944
Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : Monterey Office - Salinas, CA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : $29.00 - $32.00 Hourly Job Shift : Day/AMDescription 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
Family Finding services
search exhaustively for relatives or people close to children in foster care so they can establish supportive connections. Family finding specialists contact relatives to see if they are interested in phone calls or visits with children in care. Family may not know how to search for the child or even that the child is in foster care. Our specialists coordinate contacts for children and these relatives to build trust and connections so the youth will have a network of caring adults to rely on when they leave foster care. The primary focus on the
Family Finder,
is to provide a comprehensive, intensive relative search and engagement services for foster children. Primary Responsibilities: Utilize the Family Search and Engagement model and other CCSWW tools when searching for prospective kin-caregivers and missing kin to solicit their interest and commitment to be a part of the child’s life. Ensure families are assessed for suitability prior to placement. Conduct, analyze and utilize assessments for case planning, reunification and/or placement purposes. Facilitate family team meetings to support placement planning. Maintain engagement with all family members who committed to be a part of the child’s life. Other duties as outlined in the position description. Qualifications
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Master’s degree preferred. 2+ years of experience in child welfare with an emphasis in working with children in foster care. Experience in the dynamics of kinship families and special needs children. Must meet all required health screening and criminal record clearances and possess a valid California driver’s license, insurance and acceptable DMV record. 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 Additional Benefits: Bilingual differential. Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
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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
Family Finding services
search exhaustively for relatives or people close to children in foster care so they can establish supportive connections. Family finding specialists contact relatives to see if they are interested in phone calls or visits with children in care. Family may not know how to search for the child or even that the child is in foster care. Our specialists coordinate contacts for children and these relatives to build trust and connections so the youth will have a network of caring adults to rely on when they leave foster care. The primary focus on the
Family Finder,
is to provide a comprehensive, intensive relative search and engagement services for foster children. Primary Responsibilities: Utilize the Family Search and Engagement model and other CCSWW tools when searching for prospective kin-caregivers and missing kin to solicit their interest and commitment to be a part of the child’s life. Ensure families are assessed for suitability prior to placement. Conduct, analyze and utilize assessments for case planning, reunification and/or placement purposes. Facilitate family team meetings to support placement planning. Maintain engagement with all family members who committed to be a part of the child’s life. Other duties as outlined in the position description. Qualifications
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Master’s degree preferred. 2+ years of experience in child welfare with an emphasis in working with children in foster care. Experience in the dynamics of kinship families and special needs children. Must meet all required health screening and criminal record clearances and possess a valid California driver’s license, insurance and acceptable DMV record. 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 Additional Benefits: Bilingual differential. Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
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