Caseworker
Alternative Family Services, Vallejo, CA, United States
Position:
Caseworker
Location:
Vallejo, CA
Job Id:
777
# of Openings:
1
Caseworker - Vallejo
Your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable and under‑served children and their families is here! As a Caseworker, you will play an important role in the lives of foster youth by building a relationship with children, developing a treatment plan and coordinating the provision of services to children and their families in Solano and Contra Costa Counties.
About Alternative Family Services
Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well‑being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition‑aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.
Responsibilities
Supervise and support placements of youth in foster homes
Conduct regular in‑home visits and provide ongoing supervision and support to youth and resource families
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within required timelines and update regularly
Provide crisis intervention and emergency response, including evenings and weekends as needed
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and state regulations
Coordinate and arrange services including therapy, education, medical care, and recreational activities
Train and support resource parents (foster parents) to ensure quality care and compliance
Collaborate with treatment team members, county representatives, and community partners
Identify and utilize community resources
Act as a liaison between AFS and other community‑based services needed by the foster child
Participate in staff meetings, training, and support groups
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and agency policies
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or related field that meets educational requirements as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22; or be granted an exception by California Community Care Licensing (CCL)
Ability to obtain fingerprint and government‑required background clearances
Ability to work successfully and collaboratively in complex family systems
1–2 years experience working with children and families
Proven track record of working successfully with diverse cultural populations
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Driving Requirements
This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County. Thus, the employee must possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.
We Offer
Starting salary $70,304–$74,304/year
Additional pay differential offered for CA Clinical Licensure (MFT, LCSW) of $3,000/annually
Additional language differential offered for Spanish language fluency of $2,500/year (must be fluent)
A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
Benefits package which includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Flex‑spending options
Life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan option
Pet Insurance
Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 11 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.
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Caseworker
Location:
Vallejo, CA
Job Id:
777
# of Openings:
1
Caseworker - Vallejo
Your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of vulnerable and under‑served children and their families is here! As a Caseworker, you will play an important role in the lives of foster youth by building a relationship with children, developing a treatment plan and coordinating the provision of services to children and their families in Solano and Contra Costa Counties.
About Alternative Family Services
Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well‑being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition‑aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.
Responsibilities
Supervise and support placements of youth in foster homes
Conduct regular in‑home visits and provide ongoing supervision and support to youth and resource families
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans within required timelines and update regularly
Provide crisis intervention and emergency response, including evenings and weekends as needed
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with agency and state regulations
Coordinate and arrange services including therapy, education, medical care, and recreational activities
Train and support resource parents (foster parents) to ensure quality care and compliance
Collaborate with treatment team members, county representatives, and community partners
Identify and utilize community resources
Act as a liaison between AFS and other community‑based services needed by the foster child
Participate in staff meetings, training, and support groups
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and agency policies
Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or related field that meets educational requirements as required by California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22; or be granted an exception by California Community Care Licensing (CCL)
Ability to obtain fingerprint and government‑required background clearances
Ability to work successfully and collaboratively in complex family systems
1–2 years experience working with children and families
Proven track record of working successfully with diverse cultural populations
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Driving Requirements
This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County. Thus, the employee must possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.
We Offer
Starting salary $70,304–$74,304/year
Additional pay differential offered for CA Clinical Licensure (MFT, LCSW) of $3,000/annually
Additional language differential offered for Spanish language fluency of $2,500/year (must be fluent)
A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
Benefits package which includes:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Flex‑spending options
Life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan option
Pet Insurance
Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 11 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.
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