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Youth for Change

Social Worker

Youth for Change, Chico, California, us, 95976

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Overview

Youth for Change

is seeking a

Social Worker

in Chico, CA. This full-time position works out of the Chico office and serves the agency by supervising and coordinating children placed in certified foster homes, recruiting, evaluating and certifying potential foster homes, providing and arranging training for foster parents, and liaising with other agencies. The role will involve working with post-adoptive families in need of resources, case management, and planning and facilitating groups and events. The position provides coordination and case work with the Adoptions, THP, THP Plus FCS, and THP Plus populations.

Base pay and benefits

Base pay range:

$22.00/hr - $38.00/hr

(the range provided is determined by Youth for Change; actual pay based on skills and experience). A comprehensive benefits package is available for qualifying positions.

13 paid holidays

A 401(k), a Roth, and an agency match as well as profit sharing

Competitive benefits package including paid medical and dental for employees

Healthiest You, a virtual option to see a doctor, at no cost to you

Accrued sick and vacation days from date of hire with use permitted after 60 days of employment

Training opportunities online and in person

Flexible work schedule

Agency with 30 years of service in Northern California

Employee Assistance Program and a trauma-informed work environment

Clinical supervision available with on-staff Clinical Supervisors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support and services to ensure stability of client placement in foster homes

Monitor foster homes for compliance with Title 22 regulations

Provide support and services to ensure stability of youth and families in adoptive homes

Plan and facilitate family events and groups along with monthly respite nights

Maintain timely progress, and quarterly and/or court-ordered reports

Screen and evaluate intake admissions to appropriately match children in emergency placements

Experience and/or Education

Master’s in Social Work (preferred) or related field; a Bachelor’s degree is the minimum

California driver license and clean driving record

Experience working with at-risk children and families

Understanding of the child welfare system

Knowledge of group processes and the ability to apply

Knowledge of 24-hour crisis intervention

Requirements and Compensation The estimated base pay for the Social Worker position is $22.00 to $38.00 per hour; additional compensation may be available. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Equal Opportunity Youth For Change (YFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of YFC to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care

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