Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Social worker job in Anaheim, CA
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It's all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About you
● You're a fully-licensed Mental Health Counselor at a Master's level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, or LIMHP licensure (accepted on a state by state basis), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
● You're ready to launch a private practice, or grow your existing business by taking insurance.
About Headway
Your expertise changes lives. Taking insurance makes it accessible to those who need it most. Every mental health provider who goes in-network with Headway supports people who'd otherwise be forced to choose between paying out of pocket, or not getting care at all. We make that process seamless - empowering you to accept insurance with ease, so you can do what you do best. So far, we've helped over 50,000 providers grow their practices, reaching countless people in need.
How Headway supports providers
- Start taking insurance, stress-free: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
- Built-in compliance: Stay compliant from day one with audit support and ongoing resources.
- Expansive coverage: Work with the plans that most clients use, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
- Increase your earnings: Secure higher rates with top insurance plans through access to our nationwide insurance network.
- Dependable payments: Build stability in your practice with predictable bi-weekly payments you can count on.
- Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
- Free continuing education: Nurture your long-term professional goals and earn CEUs with complimentary courses on Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your clients
● Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
● Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Please note: At this time, Headway can't support mental health professionals that aren't fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you're welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
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Clinical Counselor
Social worker job in Agoura Hills, CA
About the Role
BNI Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Clinical Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with our clinical staff to support the treatment and growth of adolescents in our care. You will play a key role in supervising clients, facilitating clinical activities, and helping shape a constructive therapeutic community.
Responsibilities
Provide direct care and supervision to clients while maintaining the structure of the facility.
Conduct one-to-one counseling sessions and support clients with individual challenges.
Monitor, record, and communicate client progress; identify when additional services may be needed.
Facilitate therapeutic groups, workshops, social/recreational activities, and outings.
Utilize appropriate interventions, including de-escalation and crisis response strategies.
Establish positive and professional relationships with adolescents while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Prepare clinical documentation and communicate findings with the clinical team in a timely manner.
Support clients in self-administering medication in accordance with policies.
Participate in weekly team meetings, monthly drills, and ongoing staff development.
Ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to facility policies, including house runs and overnight checks when scheduled.
Provide transportation for approved clients in company vehicles.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or higher education required.
Counselor Certification preferred but not required.
Experience working with high-risk adolescents and families strongly preferred.
Strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Valid California driver's license required.
Must meet federal, state, and local background clearance requirements.
If in recovery, at least one year of sobriety/clean time is required.
Knowledge & Abilities
Understanding of clinical documentation standards and treatment planning.
Familiarity with adolescent development, therapeutic communities, relapse prevention, and recovery models.
Ability to coordinate activities, model positive behavior, and maintain professionalism at all times.
Special Notes
Must be available for on-call responsibilities.
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Why Join Us?
At BNI Treatment Centers, we are committed to providing compassionate, structured, and effective care for adolescents. As a Clinical Counselor, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of young people while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
👉 If you are passionate about helping adolescents grow, heal, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you!
Bilingual Spanish Social Worker (Home visits in West / Downtown Los Angeles)
Social worker job in Los Angeles, CA
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
Alignment health is seeking a bilingual Spanish social worker (Masters of Social Work required) to join the interdisciplinary Care Anywhere team in West / Downtown Los Angeles, California. The Social Worker assess' and evaluates members' needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain their health. Guides members and their families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for their care and well-being. Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary teams, employing a variety of strategies, approaches and techniques to enable a member to manage their physical, environmental and psycho-social health issues.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time (Required)
- (4) Home visits per day (mileage reimbursement provided.)
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conducts telephonic outreach to assigned members to assess health, environment, nutrition, and psycho-social areas of concerns using a variety of assessments.
a. In response to assessments, coaches and problem solves with member to identify and address specific goal(s) to support health and behavior change.
b. Provides appropriate interventions to optimize health and well-being. Interventions may include education, the coordination of community-based support services, and other resources.
c. Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
d. Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
2. Provides home assessment to high-risk members and develop an individual care plan
3. Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
4. To better serve members and implement the model of care, understands the clinical program design, program monitoring and reporting.
5. Practices as an interdependent member of the health team and provides important components of primary health care through direct social work services, consultation, collaboration, referral, teaching, and advocacy.
6. Assess' and treats outpatients in individual and family modalities exercising mature professional judgment and using a wide range of social work skills to include individual and family counseling to assist patients and their families in dealing with chronic and acute diseases/injuries.
7. Conducts psychosocial assessments to determine patient needs and resources (both family support and community support). Provides counseling to patient and family in matters directly related to patients' limitation, adjustment to medical condition, and ongoing treatment. Develops and implements discharge plans, follow-up care, and transfers to other health care facilities (e.g., nursing homes, rehabilitation hospitals, etc.)
8. Provides consultation services to medical, nursing, and ancillary hospital staff regarding psychosocial issues, discharge plans, and follow-up care for patients and families.
9. Provides crisis intervention services.
10. Responds independently, and with various media, to appropriate community requests. Take the initiative in seeking out opportunities to present programs to meet the needs of patients/members and their families.
11. Consults with Hospital administration, and Plan supplying information and feedback regarding procedures and services provided by the Psychology Division.
12. Develops and maintains working relationships with community resources. Coordinate with physicians, and representatives of their service disciplines for the benefit of the member and their families. Take initiative in identifying and assessing the needs of the community and organize responses to address those needs.
13. Interfaces with the RN Case Manager(s) and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the development and implementation of the Case Management Program (CMP).
14. Integrates social work case management and nurse case management as a team.
Job Requirements:
Experience:
• Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in care management, assessment, long term member/patient care management or community based resource delivery. 2 year experience with vulnerable adults or older adult population. 1 year experience with motivational interviewing-Ability to apply Motivational Interviewing and Appreciative Inquiry.
Education:
• Required: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Training:
• Preferred: Crisis intervention training
Specialized Skills:
• Required:
Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skill to understand current and potential needs of members to take appropriate action in order to support member in health and well-being changes.
Skill in building trust in partnership with member/client/patient.
Basic knowledge of complex care management and care management principles.
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
Reasoning Skills: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Report Analysis Skills: Comprehend and analyze statistical reports.
Licensure:
Required:
Current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Preferred:
Valid unrestricted Social Worker license (LCSW)
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2 The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $77,905.00 - $116,858.00
Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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Auto-ApplyPalliative Care Social Worker
Social worker job in Long Beach, CA
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care is actively looking for a Palliative Care Social Worker to work with us Part-Time and support our patients around Whittier-Downey-Long Beach down to 10 freeway area. Hourly salary starts at $36 and is negotiable depending on years of experience.
Palliative Care Social Worker Responsibilities & Duties
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs.
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the palliative care team.
Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
Offer counseling and crisis intervention services.
Facilitate family meetings and communication among care teams.
Assist with advanced care planning and decision-making processes.
Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
Advocate for the needs and wishes of the patient in care planning discussions.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient cases.
Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
Document patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely.
Educate patients and families about illness progression and care options.
Palliative Care Social Worker Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Experience in palliative care or hospice settings.
(preferred)
Spanish speaking, preferred.
Strong understanding of end-of-life care and ethical issues in palliative care.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in grief counseling and bereavement support.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families.
Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Social Worker
Social worker job in Long Beach, CA
Full-time Description
Who We Are:
We are a premier social service provider dedicated to housing and healing the disenfranchised and forgotten through a system of love, care and compassion. We envision a world that is guided by a balanced moral compass, where everyone has equal access to community services and resources that will end homelessness once and for all.
Position: Mental Health Clinician/MSW/Social Worker
Job Type: Full-time, 8:00am - 4:30pm (flexible if needed)
Starting Salary Range: $25 to $31 an Hour
Work Location: Los Angeles, CA (90814)
3/10/25 Start Available!!!
What We Offer:
An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for growth and advancement in our organization.
Paid Holidays including Employee's Birthday Off
Earn PTO that increases with tenure
Flexible Work Schedule
Medical Insurance Offering 3 HMO plans with Kaiser and Blue Anthem Cross, and also a PPO Plan.
Dental Insurance, both HMO & PPO options
Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid
Long Term Disability
401K Plan: Serenity offers a standard 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 3% of salary
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Additional Optional Benefits such as Aflac and Legal Shield
What We Ask:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under Supervision, the MSW provides high-quality direct individual and group therapeutic services while fostering teamwork among staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
The essential functions include:
Provide individual and group counseling services and outreach based on the needs of the patients;
In collaboration with patients and the SRC team, evaluate needs of patients and development treatment/service plans accordingly;
Develop effective, trusting relationships with patients, with a focus on facilitating independence, empowerment, and improved physical and mental health;
Develop and maintain complete, accurate, and current patient records in electronic databases and/or patient charts as required by SRC and county standards;
Ensure that all notes are up to date in the SRC system within 48 hours of delivering services;
Provide case updates as requested by supervisor and in SRC team meetings;
Ensure that mental health services are reflective of SRC model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation;
Provide input and evaluation of programming as a participant of SRC's quality improvement program;
Collaborate in the development and provision of clinical trainings;
Provide case updates as requested by supervisor and in SRC team meetings;
Complete Adult Initial Assessment, Discharges, and Progress Notes on time and within industry, DHS, ODR, and SRC standards of practice without exception;
Meet productivity goal of a minimum of 65% of work time in direct service provision;
Assist in providing clinical information and support to the SRC treatment team;
Follow all COVID policies including cleaning, screening, and other protocols
Follow all company and government policies relevant to SRC operations;
Work proactively and cooperatively with co-workers, staff, and management;
Attend staff meetings, trainings, huddles, and other meetings as requested by SRC;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in field of social services (Social Work, Marriage &Family Therapy and Clinical Psych), with at least 1 years of experience working with marginalized populations
Preferably, experience working with the homeless, substance abuse, mental health/ with dual diagnosis population
Work at a traditional housing facility preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred but not required
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
May necessitate working in busy and loud environment
Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
May need to bend, stoop, twist , and pick up heavy materials for short periods of time
RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES:
Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication
Work with minimum supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (ITC):
Serenity Recuperative Care practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of individuals, families, and communities.
Social Worker MSW
Social worker job in Santa Monica, CA
Social Worker MSW at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 40-hour, Day shifts. Join Providence Saint John's Health Center, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News & World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for exceptional clinical quality. Be a part of our distinguished team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We are on the Magnet journey, and we were just awarded a 5-star rating for quality, safe care from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Unlicensed Clinical Therapist MSW or MFT is a pivotal leader of the Outpatient Program providing clinical services and program oversight. Utilizing advanced professional skills, the Unlicensed Clinical Therapist MSW or MFT actively participates in the overall clinical program. Central to this oversight is the coordination of the continuity of care for patients in the program. The MSW/MFT participates in the direct delivery of services to patients. Provides Clinical Therapeutic Services including brief child-centered, family-focused psychotherapy and psycho-diagnosis to children, adolescents, parents, families, and adults under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician. Services include Case Management and Outreach. Delivers services at the Center, at schools, in homes and in the greater community.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medford Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
+ Master's Degree MSW Social Work or MA/MS Marriage and Family Therapist program Or
+ Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ 1 year Experience in Child/Family setting including internship.
+ Strong background in clinical assessment and treatment.
+ Providing psychotherapy to children and families.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."
About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 402067
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Social Services
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7006 PSJHC CITY SM GRANTS
Address: CA Santa Monica 1339 20th St
Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health-Child/Family-Santa Monica
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $36.81 - $57.15
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Auto-ApplyLead Child Nutrition Services Worker I - Harada Elementary
Social worker job in Norco, CA
The Corona-Norco Unified School District is the largest school district in Riverside County and the seventh-largest district in California. The success of our students is a direct result of our incredible classified and certificated staff members, which is why we believe in empowering our employees through a dedicated effort for continual training and professional development. Additionally, all teachers and administrators have access to participate in our induction program.
See attachment on original job posting
Refer to the job posting for a list of experience requirements or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.
Education, Training and Experience: • One year of quantity food preparation, service, and kitchen maintenance functions in a commercial, institutional, or school food service facility. • Valid ServSafe Manager Certification - please visit **************** Effective October 1, 2024: If you have an AA, Bachelor's, or Master's degree, you must also attach a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree cannot be submitted in lieu of a high school diploma, unless your official college transcript clearly displays your high school graduation date and the name of the high school from which you graduated. LINK TO APPROVED AGENCIES FOR FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS *********************************************************************************************
Education, Training and Experience: • One year of quantity food preparation, service, and kitchen maintenance functions in a commercial, institutional, or school food service facility. • Valid ServSafe Manager Certification - please visit **************** Effective October 1, 2024: If you have an AA, Bachelor's, or Master's degree, you must also attach a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree cannot be submitted in lieu of a high school diploma, unless your official college transcript clearly displays your high school graduation date and the name of the high school from which you graduated. LINK TO APPROVED AGENCIES FOR FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS *********************************************************************************************
* Proof of HS Graduation (high school diploma, official transcripts or equivalent)
* ServSafe Certificate (ServSafe Manger Certification)
Comments and Other Information
PLEASE READ AND REVIEW ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE APPLYING DISCLAIMER All applications will be screened for completeness and job requirements. Please answer every question carefully. If your application is incomplete or does not meet the job requirements, you will be disqualified from further consideration for this recruitment. APPLICATION TIPS Read job description to see the minimum requirements/qualifications needed for this job. Please answer every question carefully. Do not leave blank spaces. You must complete all information pertaining to the employer including complete dates and contact information. If a section of the employment application does not apply, please note N/A, or if a "Yes" or "No" answer is requested, you must fill in either a "Yes" or "No". Do not state "See Resume". You are required to give three (3) professional references that are related to your past work experience. Two (2) of the three must be your current or former supervisor. Use complete contact information including individuals name and their job title, organization/company name, their phone number and email address. Professional references will be called. Please use the most up-to-date information (give names and title even if person is no longer there.) The professional reference must be job related. Do not use friends or family members, unless you were employed by them. Nondiscrimination Statement The Corona Norco Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, immigration status, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or genetic identification, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. In addition, the District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106, including in admission and employment. Copies of CNUSD's policies and procedures for filing complaints, including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection and Statewide Resources are available in Board Policies/Administrative Regulations (BP 0300,BP 1312.3, BP/AR 4119.11, BP/AR 4390, BP/AR 5131.2, BP/AR 5145.3. BP 5145.7, AR 5145.71, BP 5146) and upon request. For any concerns or questions regarding discrimination, equity, Title II, CCR Title 5 or Title IX or to report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact Compliance Officer: RoseMarie Hickman, Ed.D., Director, Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco CA 92860, Office Telephone Number ************* or ************* and Email: *********************************. For any allegations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, please contact: Kelli Jakubik, Ed.D., Administrative Director, Student Services, 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco CA 92860, Office Telephone Number ************* or ************* and Email: ************************. Americans with Disabilities Act: This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodations in the hiring process should contact Human Resources. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent education must be attached to all applications. Effective October 1, 2024: If you have an AA, Bachelor's, or Master's degree, you must also attach a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree cannot be submitted in lieu of a high school diploma, unless your official college transcript clearly displays your high school graduation date and the name of the high school from which you graduated. Individuals who have completed high school, college, or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts or degree. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved organization. EXAMS If an exam is required for a position, applicants who meet requirements will be notified via edjoin with the time, date and location of testing. Testing may include written, oral, performance, or other evaluation methods appropriate to measure knowledge, skills and abilities required. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Failure to attach all required documentation will result in the disqualification of your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, fax, email or walk-ins. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodations in the hiring process should contact Human Resources. The District provides benefits to employees who work four (4) or more hours per day or 20 hours per week. For more information you can visit the Benefits Department on the district website. ******************* Employment is subject to a criminal history check. Applicants cannot start work until this clearance is received from the Department of Justice.
Easy ApplySocial Worker MSW
Social worker job in San Gabriel, CA
Provide social work services to patients and families to facilitate their ability to cope with psychological and social problems related to illness and hospitalization. Provides appropriate discharge planning, abuse detection and reporting, referral, consultation and counseling services.
This position requires providing care and/or service to a critically ill through rehabilitating newborn through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Responsibilities
· Discharge planning to occur with patient and family within two working days of admission and relay information to UR Staff.
· Assists in determining presence/type of Advance Directive.
· Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified.
· Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee.
· Completes initial assessment/care within required time frames.
· Performs subsequent assessment/care at required intervals.
· Ensures psycho-social assessment/care includes actual/potential needs.
· Ensures spiritual assessment/care includes actual/potential needs.
· Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care.
· Correctly differentiates between normal/abnormal findings.
· Facilitates Group Interventions (Group Therapy, Support Groups).
· Coordinates mandated reporting of child abuse/neglect.
· Coordinates mandated reporting of elder abuse/neglect.
· Coordinates mandated reporting of domestic/partner abuse.
· Provides appropriate psychotherapeutic intervention to patient/family in crises.
· Arranges for appropriate referrals to community services.
· Provides appropriate discharge planning.
· Provides in servicing to staff on social service issues.
· Assist RNs. Physicians, Case Managers with resolving domestic issues with a doctors order.
· Accesses special services for patients related to conservatorship public administrator, California Children's Services and others.
· Discharge Planning, concur with Patient and family within two working days of admission and relay information to Case Manage or Social Worker whom need to evaluate information.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)
Experience in medical & psychiatric social work, crises intervention, and abuse preferred
Bilingual preferred
CA License as a Clinical Social Worker preferred
Current BLS Card
Auto-ApplySocial Services Caseworker / IDS CHAT / Full-time / Days
Social worker job in Los Angeles, CA
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California. Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter-to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
It's Work That Matters.
Overview
Schedule: Day shift - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote (after probationary period)
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: CHAT is accountable for implementing an institution-wide system for healthcare transition while patients are at CHLA and for transfer of care from CHLA to adult providers. This position will be within our Navigation Hub. The Navigation Hub is accountable for providing individualized case management support to referred patients and families. This case management is aimed at supporting the patient/family with transferring to adult providers, insurance navigation, conservatorship or healthcare power of attorney, and public benefits identification and applications. The Social Services Casework is under the supervision of a Master's level social worker, provides specific services to patients and their families. Coordinates case management services. Demonstrates commitment to the principles of family-centered care.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 1+ year social work/case management experience in a pediatric medical setting or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Billingual skills may be required depending on assignment and patient population.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. 2-3 years' experience providing case management or clinical services to patients and families overall; 1+ year of that in a pediatric medical setting (or the equivalent combination of related education and work experience). Experience in providing services to At-risk youth preferred. Experience in working with diverse populations preferred. Experience with insurance and Medicaid preferred. Spanish-language proficiency preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in social work or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience. American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Pay Scale Information
$51,979.00-$85,394.00
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. CHLA looks forward to introducing you to our world-class organization where we create hope and build healthier futures.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health both here and across the globe. As a premier Magnet teaching hospital, you'll find an environment that's alive with learning, rooted in care and compassion, and home to thought leadership and unwavering support. CHLA is dedicated to creating hope and building healthier futures - for our patients, as well as for you and your career!
CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932.
At Children's Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
IDS CHAT
Care Manager - Social Worker
Social worker job in Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Care Manager, Social Worker
Monogram Health is looking for skilled Social Worker eager for the opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. The Care Manager Social Worker is a key member of an integrated Care Team which includes a Nurse Care Manager and an Advanced Practice Provider.â¯The patients we serve often struggle with multiple serious diseases and behavioral health challenges. Social workers can remove the many economic and behavioral barriers to patients, enabling positive health outcomes.â¯
Your Impact
The care team works with patients face-to-face, over the phone, and through telehealth to identify and address social determinants of health. The goal is to build a patient's social support network, navigate behavioral challenges, and generally help patients through a traumatic diagnosis and life-changing disease.â¯Your gifts as a healthcare professional are urgently needed. In healthcare systems, the patient has too often become secondary due to processes and incentives that don't positively impact the patient for the long term. Here at Monogram, we strive to change that narrative by putting our patients and their quality of life at the forefront of what we do.â¯
Highlights & Benefitsâ¯â¯â¯
$80k starting salary
Remote opportunity with some occasional local travel
The ability to work directly with patients and build meaningful relationships
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid vacation and holiday time
Roles and Responsibilities
Perform in-home and telehealthâ¯care management visits to assess and determine social and behavioral statusâ¯
Work closely with Care Team to ensure collaboration and optimal patient outcomes
Assess social determinants of health needs and develop a plan for addressing them
Identify, vet, and build relationships with local Community-Based Organizationsâ¯
Educate patients on appropriate resources, assist with referral completion, and follow up for closure outcomes
Serve as subject matter expert on social determinants for other members of the Care Teamâ¯
Complete behavioral, environmental, and social support assessments
Deliver individual, family and group education on living with chronic illnessâ¯
Engage family and social support groups in the education and care of patientsâ¯
Assess patients and refer to behavioral health specialists if diagnosis and treatment neededâ¯
Help patients to understand, accept and follow medical and lifestyle recommendationsâ¯
Review and document patient updates and progress in care management platformâ¯
Position Requirementsâ¯
This position involves telephonic visits with some car travel to patients' homesâ¯
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required in this role. The company will support your certification completion through onboarding.
Currently licensed as a LCSW or LMSW in the posted stateâ¯
Master's degree in social work and passed ASWB masters or clinical exam
Rare domestic travel may be required to Brentwood, TNâ¯
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionâ¯
Ability to show empathy and quickly build relationships with patients and local CBOsâ¯
Preferredâ¯2+ years previous experience working in care management and/or with chronic illnessâ¯
Excellent verbal communication skills both in person and on the phoneâ¯
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and mobile phone and web-based applicationsâ¯
About Monogram Healthâ¯
Monogram Health is a leading multispecialty provider of in-home, evidence-based care for the most complex of patients who have multiple chronic conditions. Monogram health takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to a person's health, treating not only a disease, but all of the chronic conditions that are present - such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, depression, COPD, and other metabolic disorders.
Monogram Health employs a robust clinical team, leveraging specialists across multiple disciplines including nephrology, cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonology, behavioral health, and palliative care to diagnose and treat health issues; review and prescribe medication; provide guidance, education, and counselling on a patient's healthcare options; as well as assist with daily needs such as access to food, eating healthy, transportation, financial assistance, and more. Monogram Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on holidays, to support and treat patients in their home.
Monogram Health's personalized and innovative treatment model is proven to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs across the health care continuum.
Child Development Services Worker PART TIME (10-15 HOURS/WEEKLY)
Social worker job in Brea, CA
Mission Statement: We are a devoted educational community that develops our students to become local and global influencers through dynamic learning experiences. See attachment on original job posting High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Early Childhood Education units, desirable.
Applications MUST include all of the following documents:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Early Childhood Education units, desirable.
Applications MUST include all of the following documents:
* Letter of Introduction
* Letter(s) of Recommendation (A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation dated & signed within the last 2 years of posting.)
* Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or Transcripts)
* Resume
Comments and Other Information
Applicants interested in working in our school age programs should have open availability Monday - Friday. Early Education child care worker shifts are available throughout the day from 7:00 am-6:00 p.m. for applicants with 12 ECE units. Location: Elementary Schools and Junior High School Hours: 10-15 hours/weekly Shift: Flexible hours (TBD by Administrative Director) 9.5 months/year Sick leave and vacation are earned on prorated basis at a rate of one day per month. Please see the job description to review the minimum requirements/qualifications for this classification and then provide relevant work experience which will qualify you for this position. If you are unable to scan your documents or have any problems attaching documents, please call the Edjoin Help Desk at ************ or email at ************************ and they will assist you with the process. California School Employees Association Agreement Article VI, 6.1.3 states: "Voluntary transfer/promotion requests by an employee for an opening shall be given prior consideration over a new employee." Article VI, 6.3.2 states: "When a new position is created or an existing position becomes vacant, the District shall first offer the opportunity to transfer or to seek promotion to bargaining unit employees." All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to become an understanding public employee including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment, and ability to work with others. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of incomplete application or failure to meet the minimum posted qualifications. This School District/County Office does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, religious creed, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its education program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application been made.
Adoption Social Worker - Sacramento
Social worker job in Agoura Hills, CA
Part-time position. Location: This position covers Sacramento. The ideal candidate will be located in Sacramento area with willingness to travel. $27-$30/hour Holt International's Programs and Services Department serves more than 1,000,000 children, family members and other individuals around the world each year through family strengthening services, orphan care and adoption services. Managed by U.S. and in-country staff, these programs and services are carried out in close cooperation with partner agencies, orphanages and other child service providers, government child welfare agencies, local and regional officials, funding agencies, and others. The Programs and Services Department continuously evaluates opportunities to expand or deepen program services in countries where we work while maintaining high standards of quality and transparency for sustainable development and child welfare impact.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Holt International finds and supports permanent, loving families for children who are orphaned, abandoned or at serious risk of separation from their family. The master's level social worker represents Holt in their community and ensures the successful adjustment of child and family by conducting an assessment of the family and providing appropriate services throughout the adoption process. The master's level social worker works cooperatively with families, the Branch Office and Adoption Teams headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. Note: The Adoption Social Worker is primarily a home-based position. The Adoption Social Worker position requires travel (most often by car) to different locations within the assigned area to complete the essential functions of the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (to be completed within timeframes outlined by the Branch Director):
1. Determines a family's ability and capacity to parent an adopted child by conducting pre-home study meetings as requested, reviewing and assessing agency-requested information, evaluating the family's knowledge and perceptions of adoption, teaching adoption education courses as needed, and conducting psycho-social assessments of family members.
2. Contributes to the delivery of high-quality adoption services by producing adoption home studies and post placement reports that comply with provided guidelines and meet current agency, state, country and USCIS requirements.
3. Provides support and case management of all assigned families by maintaining quarterly contacts throughout process, communicating information to the family, referring family to appropriate community support systems when necessary and documenting all correspondence in Holt's database.
4. Prepares family for travel and assists with post placement adjustment by providing training and identifying resources available to help meet the child's needs and aid in the child's adjustment to the family. Conduct home visits as required by state law and country program guidelines, assist in early identification of problematic issues, and make a determination regarding the stability and appropriateness of the placement.
5. Assures child's physical and emotional well-being and eases family's adjustment by providing counseling to the child and family and/or helping arrange for counseling with a clinician outside the agency if needed. In case of an adoption disruption or dissolution, maintain relationship with family to ensure transition plan is developed that meets the child's needs. Assist child and family with transition of child to new placement.
6. Contributes to public knowledge about Holt and supports Holt programs by participating in activities arranged by Holt including picnics or parent groups, representing Holt at adoption meetings, coalitions and organizations, and performing other outreach activities as appropriate.
7. Maintains professional knowledge by attending relevant seminars and course work, keeping informed about State regulations, legislation, adoption issues and child-related issues overseas; maintaining license, if required.
8. Contributes to a positive, productive work environment by meeting attendance and punctuality guidelines and pre-arranging time off with appropriate notice; treating all people with dignity and respect; and exhibiting good listening and comprehension skills including giving and welcoming feedback.
9. Contributes to team effort by working cooperatively with Branch and Eugene offices, respectfully responding to all communication from Branch and Eugene in a timely manner. Providing back-up to colleagues as needed and supporting branch office in meeting objectives.
SUCCESS FACTORS: The successful Adoption Social Worker has strong assessment skills and the ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with families and work cooperatively with agency staff and contacts in the community. She/he has the ability to identify unusual adjustment issues and problematic family dynamics and address these with families in a respectful, open and supportive manner. She/he has the ability to problem solve in a creative manner and manage families and children in crisis while exercising good judgment. She/he has strong organizational skills, is able to work independently, set priorities, and analyze documents. She/he leverages current technology to support performance and efficiency in accomplishing assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE: Master's degree in social work or a related field strongly preferred, five years experience in a social service setting, and state license (where applicable). Requires the application of clinical skills and knowledge to determine the appropriateness of an adoptive placement of a child and whether that placement is in the best interests of the child. Must have proven clinical and assessment skills and experience in adoption services and processes. Ability to conduct a psycho-social assessment. Knowledge of family and group dynamics and adoption practices. Excellent writing and computer skills. Cross cultural sensitivity. Note: Required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every two years on current and emerging adoption practice issues.
INFORMATION PROCESSING: Ability to organize, set priorities and work independently. Ability to analyze and interpret complex information from multiple sources and work through complex issues with families and children to identify root issues, potential solutions and options for intervention. Looks at information from multiple perspectives and thoroughly weighs strengths and weaknesses of families before making decisions.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: This position requires the application of clinical skills and knowledge in determining the appropriateness of an adoptive placement for a child and whether the placement is in the best interests of the child. Includes recruiting families; assessing family functioning; determining capacity to parent; identifying unusual adjustment issues and problematic family dynamics; managing families and children in crisis; providing on-going support and case management to families; completing reports on-time; documenting all contact with family; communicating with families, Branch and Eugene staff; treating families and co-workers with respect; exercise good judgment and problem solve in a creative manner.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Ability to express thoughts and feelings and facilitate that expression from others. Ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship, work cooperatively with agency staff, and work well with collateral contacts in the community including returning phone calls and emails in a timely and courteous manner.
IMPACT OF RESULTS: Promote feelings of good will and public support for Holt by ensuring successful adjustment of child and family, optimizing effectiveness of adoption process, boosting family recruitment and community awareness of adoption and Holt's services in the coverage area.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
DESCRIBE CONTROLS: Reports to and is evaluated by the Social Services Director
API Bilingual Foster & Adoption Social Worker
Social worker job in Los Angeles, CA
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 Bilingual Social Worker for a full-time position under the supervision of the Program Director overseeing cases in Los Angeles County area. Remote work 4 days a week and required to be in-office (Koreatown, Los Angeles) 1 day a week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Carry and assist with FFA and Adoption case management
Conducts placements and in home visits to complete case records and reports in a timely manner
Responds to emergency calls; completes required reports according to rules & regulations.
Provides clinical support services and culturally appropriate referrals to relevant community services and resources.
Monitors RF activities and court ordered visits between foster children and their biological family members to ensure compliance with all program standards and policies.
Conducts 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
Collaborates with outreach team on recruitment and training of potential resource and adoptive families.
Potential opportunity to carry a small caseload of mental health service clients
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in API language required
Masters 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 drivers 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.
Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Social worker job in Hawthorne, CA
Application Deadline:
10/23/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
4833.00 - 7407.00 Employee Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1)
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits!
Join our Grants Pass Child Welfare team as a Child Protective Services Worker and be the bridge that connects families, understands their dynamics, and makes a lasting impact on those in need in Oregon! If you are looking to make a difference, this Child Protective Services Worker position may be for you!
Summary of Duties
As a Child Protective Services Worker, you will:
Investigate reports of safety concerns for Oregon's children and families. This includes conducting child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect, evaluating whether a child has been or is currently at risk of being harmed and, if needed, determining appropriate services to ensure child safety.
Engage with children, families, resource parents and caregivers in a multitude of ways to achieve the safety and optimal outcomes for Oregon's children and families. All engagement will be conducted through a trauma-informed and antiracist lens.
Conduct child safety assessments of alleged child abuse or neglect to determine if a child has been or is at risk of being harmed.
Balance the needs of the child and the family in conjunction with balancing legal requirements.
Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to assess mental, physical, environmental, and social status of the caregiver.
Analyze interview information to determine appropriate child placement. All determinations are made in consideration of each family's unique circumstances.
Gather collateral information from school personnel, doctors, therapists, and law enforcement officers.
Fulfill documentation requirements and enter info into databases.
Arrange medical evaluations and substitute care placement for children.
Present and testify in court.
To gain insight, watch this video on Child Protective Services operations.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in human services or a field related to human service. Or
A bachelor's degree unrelated to Human Services and either:
One year of Human Services related experience. Or
Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, or
An associate degree and either:
Two years of Human Services related experience. Or
One year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework, or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
Experience communicating effectively with diverse audiences, adapting messaging as needed, and writing reports that analyze situations and provide recommendations.
Experience engaging with children and families in challenging situations, gathering critical information, and making informed decisions that respect their backgrounds, language, and culture.
Experience using problem-solving and creative thinking, finding solutions that meet the unique needs of families.
Experience working collaboratively in teams, consistently contributing and stepping in to support colleagues.
Experience committing to equity and trauma-informed practices, ensuring fairness and sensitivity when working with people from different backgrounds.
Experience managing a demanding workload, handling multiple tasks under pressure, and meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Experience handling emotionally escalated situations, maintaining composure under stress, and managing high intensity work effectively.
Working Conditions
Employee's work may be conducted in offices, participants' homes, and other community sites. Travel is required based on business needs.
Work involves being available to clients by phone and in the field.
Working hours may need to be adjusted to provide planned services. Occasional paid overtime during evenings and on weekends may be required.
You may interact with individuals who have experienced trauma and have difficulty controlling their emotions.
This position can be unpredictable and challenging on occasion.
This position requires frequent activity including, climbing stairs, walking on uneven terrain, assisting children into and out of car seats, this may include lifting, up to 50 pounds.
Attention all candidates!
A cover letter is encouraged but not required. Application materials are screened for minimum qualifications and essential attributes to determine if you advance in the selection process. Clearly describe how you meet these requirements in your application materials.
Your application materials are used to determine your starting salary range. Please ensure that all education and experience you would like considered is included in your application materials.
Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. You can attach multiple files in this area at once.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
Background Checks and Requirements
If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Benefits
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employment Preference
Veterans' preference
Veterans' preference information.
How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans' preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.
Please include the job requisition number: REQ-184405.
Recruiter: Amanda Alvarado.
Email: *********************************
Phone (call or text): ************.
Auto-ApplyCorporate Social Responsibility Intern, Spring 2026
Social worker job in Burbank, CA
About the Role & Program Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focuses on enterprise social impact strategies and supports The Walt Disney Company's (TWDC) goal of being among the most admired companies in the world. Disney aspires to be equally admired for the integrity of our people as we are for the quality of our exceptional entertainment experiences. CSR drives enterprise-wide philanthropy, community, and consumer engagement efforts that help bring to life the social impact strategy of the company. Our group collaborates closely with all the businesses and regions of TWDC to ensure the company's social impact initiatives create value for society and our brands.
At Disney, volunteerism is a central and enduring part of our company's culture and at the heart of our community engagement efforts. Our employees and cast members are passionate, active citizens in their local communities and around the world, contributing their time and talents to causes they care about. Our team is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing the company's employee engagement (Disney VoluntEARS) program, key campaigns and events across the enterprise.This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Burbank, CA area from January 2026 - June 2026. What You Will Do As a CSR intern, you will be an integral part of our team. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of activities and projects that make a meaningful impact. Every day is different as a CSR Intern, but the responsibilities you can expect to fulfill are:
Assist in the planning and execution of volunteer activations that support our employees, Cast Members and Disney guests.
Play a crucial role in coordinating volunteer campaigns and events that make a positive difference in the communities Disney serves.
Attend brainstorming meetings and contribute innovative ideas for events and storytelling opportunities that align with Disney's social impact goals.
Provide on-the-ground support during the execution of large-scale live events, ensuring the success of these significant initiatives.
Interact with both internal and external stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, to foster collaboration and strengthen Disney's social impact efforts.
Assist in developing, updating, and organizing essential project/event planning documents, including agendas, milestones, itineraries, tracking grids, presentations and more.
Share creative ideas and insights to help the team continually grow, improve efficiency and enhance collaboration.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Capability to work on multiple projects in a positive, proactive manner
Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
Passion for making a positive impact on communities and society
Creative mindset and a willingness to think outside the box
Proficiency in MAC Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite
Graphic design experience / Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with CSR principles or related coursework
Experience in volunteering or engagement with nonprofit organizations and events
Project management experience
A personal vehicle is recommended for this role, as the intern will need to be able and willing to travel locally as needed.
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Business, Communications, Social Sciences or closely related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information:
Candidates must be available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship, during normal business hours.
This internship is an on-site position, but also requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace for the days you may work from home.
Able to provide your own housing and reliable transportation for the duration of the internship program
We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this job description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected to move forward in the interview process. Note that it will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: ****************************************
Job Posting Segment:
Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility
Job Posting Primary Business:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Primary Job Posting Category:
Communications Intern
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-10-14
Auto-ApplyPSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER I/DMH INTERN
Social worker job in Los Angeles, CA
EXAM NUMBER: b9034N TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Applications filing may be suspend at any time with or without advance notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, ADD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, AND REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE.
DEFINITION:
Performs professional social work services in connection with the treatment of clients in need of mental health services.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are assigned to psychiatric hospital wards, outpatient mental health clinics, and specialized mental health treatment programs. Under the close supervision of a higher level psychiatric social worker position, a supervisory mental health position, or a psychiatrist, positions in this class perform psychotherapy and clinical case management with clients, families, and significant others to help resolve or find solutions to mental health related problems. Incumbents of these positions receive technical guidance and consultation to increase their skills in developing culturally and age appropriate psychosocial and emotional assessments, in formulating differential diagnoses and effective treatment plans, in applying the appropriate psychotherapeutic methods, and in implementing Client Care Coordination Plans (CCCP) to provide appropriate intervention for a wide range of mental health related problems. Duties and responsibilities require the application of professional skills and knowledge pertaining to the principles, practices, and theory of psychiatric social work. The Psychiatric Social Worker I is distinguished from Psychiatric Social Worker II in that the latter performs at the full professional level and may provide technical direction and guidance to the Psychiatric Social Worker I.Interviews individuals, their families and/or significant others to obtain a family, social, employment, medical, substance abuse, and mental health treatment history.
Assesses client's functioning in his/her environmental setting.
Develops a tentative CCCP designed to resolve or cope with the mental or emotional problem, which may include individual, group, family or marital counseling, case management, and/or referral to another treatment source such as a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a vocational or rehabilitation counselor, or another agency.
Plans and conducts the client's therapy program under the guidance of supervisory staff by considering the client's treatment goal and by determining the priorities of the programs to be dealt with and the length and modality of therapy.
Provides psychotherapy to individuals, groups, families, and significant others.
Provides case management services to secure resources for clients, families, and significant others in order to achieve treatment goals.
Serves as a member of a mental health emergency intervention team and/or joint law enforcement/mental health emergency intervention team by evaluating the behavior of persons to determine if they are, as a result of a mental disorder, dangerous to themselves, others, or gravely disabled.
Requests LPS-authorized persons to complete an application for immediate 72-hour detention at a hospital facility.
Interviews persons seeking psychiatric assistance on an emergency basis and utilizes crisis intervention techniques to prevent hospitalization and to aid the person in dealing with the emotional crisis.
Assists clients, families, and significant others by discussing their reactions and attitudes concerning mental health problems and co-occurring substance abuse disorders; explains need for treatment; and encourages all concerned parties to work together cooperatively to resolve the problem and minimize the stresses that impact social functioning.
Works with families and significant others toward gaining their acceptance of and participation in treatment recommendations.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to discuss and evaluate the nature of the client's problem, to evaluate the client's progress, and to develop a CCCP.
Participate in research to increase knowledge of mental health problems and to improve therapeutic treatment methods, as needed.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Master's degree* from an accredited School of Social Work and must be an intern within the Department of Mental Health.
LICENSE:
A valid and active Associate Clinical Social Worker registration issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Master of Social Work graduates must become registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker with the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences within sixty (60) days from commencement of employment with the County of Los Angeles. Active and valid Associate Clinical Social Worker registration must be maintained continuously until successful completion of the examination process for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Registered Associate Clinical Social Workers must obtain licensure within six (6) years from the original date of registration with the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences. Failure to obtain licensure within the aforementioned timeframes may result in termination.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* Withhold Information: Applicants who expect to receive their Master's degree within six (6) months of filing an application may compete in the examination, and if successful, will be withheld from certification for employment until original documentation of successful completion of the required education is received. Applicants must attach proof (original or photocopy of an original) of their college transcripts or degree indicating the field of study from an accredited college or university, or a letter with the Registrar's signature on school letterhead with school seal indicating a planned graduation date within 6 months to their application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing.
Transcript: In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree such as Master's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing.
* Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information.
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience, during Master's degree in Social Work, in individual, group, or family psychotherapy assessment in a local government mental health agency or psychiatric hospital within the last two years.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
An evaluation of education, training, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for desirable qualifications.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Notice of non-acceptance and final results will be sent via email.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
Applications will be processed on as as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health.
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends or holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application before 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Applications must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. license, transcripts, resume, etc.,) as attachment(s) during application submission or send by email to ********************** within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission. Please be sure to reference your full name and examination title on the subject line of your email.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process.
IMPORTANT NOTES
* Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
* FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
* Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of non-acceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add *********************** as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and ********************** to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Department Contact Name: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: ************** or **************
Department Contact Email: **********************
ADA Coordinator Phone: **************
Teletype Phone: **************
California Relay Services Phone: **************
Easy ApplyLicensed Mental Health Counselor
Social worker job in Los Angeles, CA
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It's all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About you
● You're a fully-licensed Mental Health Counselor at a Master's level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, or LIMHP licensure (accepted on a state by state basis), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
● You're ready to launch a private practice, or grow your existing business by taking insurance.
About Headway
Your expertise changes lives. Taking insurance makes it accessible to those who need it most. Every mental health provider who goes in-network with Headway supports people who'd otherwise be forced to choose between paying out of pocket, or not getting care at all. We make that process seamless - empowering you to accept insurance with ease, so you can do what you do best. So far, we've helped over 50,000 providers grow their practices, reaching countless people in need.
How Headway supports providers
- Start taking insurance, stress-free: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
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How Headway supports your clients
● Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
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Please note: At this time, Headway can't support mental health professionals that aren't fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you're welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
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Child Development Services Worker (School Age Program)
Social worker job in Brea, CA
Mission Statement: We are a devoted educational community that develops our students to become local and global influencers through dynamic learning experiences. See attachment on original job posting High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Early Childhood Education units, desirable.
Applications MUST include all of the following documents:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Early Childhood Education units, desirable.
Applications MUST include all of the following documents:
* Letter of Introduction
* Letter(s) of Recommendation (A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation dated & signed within the last 2 years of posting.)
* Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or Transcripts)
* Resume
Comments and Other Information
Applicants interested in working in our school age programs should have open availability Monday - Friday. Early Education child care worker shifts are available throughout the day from 7:00 am-6:00 p.m. for applicants with 12 ECE units. Location: Elementary Schools and Junior High School Hours: To Be Determined Sick leave and vacation are earned on prorated basis at a rate of one day per month. Please see the job description to review the minimum requirements/qualifications for this classification and then provide relevant work experience which will qualify you for this position. If you are unable to scan your documents or have any problems attaching documents, please call the Edjoin Help Desk at ************ or email at ************************ and they will assist you with the process. California School Employees Association Agreement Article VI, 6.1.3 states: "Voluntary transfer/promotion requests by an employee for an opening shall be given prior consideration over a new employee." Article VI, 6.3.2 states: "When a new position is created or an existing position becomes vacant, the District shall first offer the opportunity to transfer or to seek promotion to bargaining unit employees." All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to become an understanding public employee including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment, and ability to work with others. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of incomplete application or failure to meet the minimum posted qualifications. This School District/County Office does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, religious creed, political affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its education program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application been made.
Adoption Social Worker - Southern California
Social worker job in Agoura Hills, CA
Part-time position. Location: This position covers LA & Orange County. The ideal candidate will be located in LA and/or Orange County area with willingness to travel. $27-$30/hour Holt International's Programs and Services Department serves more than 1,000,000 children, family members and other individuals around the world each year through family strengthening services, orphan care and adoption services. Managed by U.S. and in-country staff, these programs and services are carried out in close cooperation with partner agencies, orphanages and other child service providers, government child welfare agencies, local and regional officials, funding agencies, and others. The Programs and Services Department continuously evaluates opportunities to expand or deepen program services in countries where we work while maintaining high standards of quality and transparency for sustainable development and child welfare impact.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Holt International finds and supports permanent, loving families for children who are orphaned, abandoned or at serious risk of separation from their family. The master's level social worker represents Holt in their community and ensures the successful adjustment of child and family by conducting an assessment of the family and providing appropriate services throughout the adoption process. The master's level social worker works cooperatively with families, the Branch Office and Adoption Teams headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. Note: The Adoption Social Worker is primarily a home-based position. The Adoption Social Worker position requires travel (most often by car) to different locations within the assigned area to complete the essential functions of the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (to be completed within timeframes outlined by the Branch Director):
1. Determines a family's ability and capacity to parent an adopted child by conducting pre-home study meetings as requested, reviewing and assessing agency-requested information, evaluating the family's knowledge and perceptions of adoption, teaching adoption education courses as needed, and conducting psycho-social assessments of family members.
2. Contributes to the delivery of high-quality adoption services by producing adoption home studies and post placement reports that comply with provided guidelines and meet current agency, state, country and USCIS requirements.
3. Provides support and case management of all assigned families by maintaining quarterly contacts throughout process, communicating information to the family, referring family to appropriate community support systems when necessary and documenting all correspondence in Holt's database.
4. Prepares family for travel and assists with post placement adjustment by providing training and identifying resources available to help meet the child's needs and aid in the child's adjustment to the family. Conduct home visits as required by state law and country program guidelines, assist in early identification of problematic issues, and make a determination regarding the stability and appropriateness of the placement.
5. Assures child's physical and emotional well-being and eases family's adjustment by providing counseling to the child and family and/or helping arrange for counseling with a clinician outside the agency if needed. In case of an adoption disruption or dissolution, maintain relationship with family to ensure transition plan is developed that meets the child's needs. Assist child and family with transition of child to new placement.
6. Contributes to public knowledge about Holt and supports Holt programs by participating in activities arranged by Holt including picnics or parent groups, representing Holt at adoption meetings, coalitions and organizations, and performing other outreach activities as appropriate.
7. Maintains professional knowledge by attending relevant seminars and course work, keeping informed about State regulations, legislation, adoption issues and child-related issues overseas; maintaining license, if required.
8. Contributes to a positive, productive work environment by meeting attendance and punctuality guidelines and pre-arranging time off with appropriate notice; treating all people with dignity and respect; and exhibiting good listening and comprehension skills including giving and welcoming feedback.
9. Contributes to team effort by working cooperatively with Branch and Eugene offices, respectfully responding to all communication from Branch and Eugene in a timely manner. Providing back-up to colleagues as needed and supporting branch office in meeting objectives.
SUCCESS FACTORS: The successful Adoption Social Worker has strong assessment skills and the ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with families and work cooperatively with agency staff and contacts in the community. She/he has the ability to identify unusual adjustment issues and problematic family dynamics and address these with families in a respectful, open and supportive manner. She/he has the ability to problem solve in a creative manner and manage families and children in crisis while exercising good judgment. She/he has strong organizational skills, is able to work independently, set priorities, and analyze documents. She/he leverages current technology to support performance and efficiency in accomplishing assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE: Master's degree in social work or a related field strongly preferred, five years experience in a social service setting, and state license (where applicable). Requires the application of clinical skills and knowledge to determine the appropriateness of an adoptive placement of a child and whether that placement is in the best interests of the child. Must have proven clinical and assessment skills and experience in adoption services and processes. Ability to conduct a psycho-social assessment. Knowledge of family and group dynamics and adoption practices. Excellent writing and computer skills. Cross cultural sensitivity. Note: Required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every two years on current and emerging adoption practice issues.
INFORMATION PROCESSING: Ability to organize, set priorities and work independently. Ability to analyze and interpret complex information from multiple sources and work through complex issues with families and children to identify root issues, potential solutions and options for intervention. Looks at information from multiple perspectives and thoroughly weighs strengths and weaknesses of families before making decisions.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: This position requires the application of clinical skills and knowledge in determining the appropriateness of an adoptive placement for a child and whether the placement is in the best interests of the child. Includes recruiting families; assessing family functioning; determining capacity to parent; identifying unusual adjustment issues and problematic family dynamics; managing families and children in crisis; providing on-going support and case management to families; completing reports on-time; documenting all contact with family; communicating with families, Branch and Eugene staff; treating families and co-workers with respect; exercise good judgment and problem solve in a creative manner.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Ability to express thoughts and feelings and facilitate that expression from others. Ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship, work cooperatively with agency staff, and work well with collateral contacts in the community including returning phone calls and emails in a timely and courteous manner.
IMPACT OF RESULTS: Promote feelings of good will and public support for Holt by ensuring successful adjustment of child and family, optimizing effectiveness of adoption process, boosting family recruitment and community awareness of adoption and Holt's services in the coverage area.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
DESCRIBE CONTROLS: Reports to and is evaluated by the Social Services Director
API Bilingual Foster & Adoption Social Worker
Social worker job in Chino, CA
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 Bilingual Social Worker for a full-time position under the supervision of the Program Director overseeing cases in San Bernardino County area. Remote work 4 days a week and required to be in-office (Koreatown, Los Angeles) 1 day a week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Carry and assist with FFA and Adoption case management
Conducts placements and in home visits to complete case records and reports in a timely manner
Responds to emergency calls; completes required reports according to rules & regulations.
Provides clinical support services and culturally appropriate referrals to relevant community services and resources.
Monitors RF activities and court ordered visits between foster children and their biological family members to ensure compliance with all program standards and policies.
Conducts 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
Collaborates with outreach team on recruitment and training of potential resource and adoptive families.
Potential opportunity to carry a small caseload of mental health service clients
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in API language required
Masters 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 drivers 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.