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Wayfinder Family Services

Family Finder, KSSP/Family Finding (Monterey)

Wayfinder Family Services, Salinas, California, United States, 93911

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Wayfinder Family Services 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. Education and Experience

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. Base pay range

$29.00/hr - $32.00/hr Benefits

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

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

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

General Business and Administrative Industries

Individual and Family Services Non-profit Organizations Base pay and benefits are discussed with the recruiter. This posting may reflect only part of the total compensation package.

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