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Khmer Speaking Foster Adoption Social Worker

Korean American Family Services (KFAM), Los Angeles, CA, United States


Benefits

Professional Development Fund

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Description
KFAM AFFI is the only Foster and Adoption agency in the nation specializing in recruiting, training and supporting Asian Pacific Islander (API) resource (foster) parents and adoptive parents to provide culturally appropriate homes for API and other children in need. AFFI also provides various services with a focus on child abuse prevention and intervention to promote healthy families. KFAM AFFI is seeking a Khmer Speaking Social Worker for a full-time position under the supervision of the Program Director overseeing cases in the Orange County area. Remote work 4 days a week and required to be in‑office (Koreatown, Los Angeles) 1 day a week.

Responsibilities

Carry and assist with FFA and Adoption case management.

Conduct placements and in‑home visits to complete case records and reports in a timely manner.

Respond to emergency calls; complete required reports according to rules and regulations.

Provide clinical support services and culturally appropriate referrals to relevant community services and resources.

Monitor RF activities and court‑ordered visits between foster children and their biological family members to ensure compliance with all program standards and policies.

Conduct RFA and adoption suitability home assessment interviews and write reports.

Conduct or facilitate parenting education, support groups, and other program deliverables.

Monitor contractual deliverables, fulfill reporting duties, and attend contract/partner meetings.

Collaborate with outreach team on recruitment and training of potential resource and adoptive families.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bilingual in Khmer required.

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, required.

Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends and to serve on the emergency on‑call rotation.

Must have driver’s license, auto insurance, and be willing to drive regularly.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in child welfare preferred.

Experience in program coordination, foster care, adoptions, or DCFS a plus.

Strong ties to API community and/or experience working with API immigrant populations a plus.

Flexible work from home options available.

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