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Seneca Family of Agencies

Social Worker

Seneca Family of Agencies, Atascadero, California, us, 93423


Overview$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position, free individual and group supervision, free CEU trainings, and $4,000 salary increase upon licensure!

The

Wraparound Social Worker,

is responsible for both the clinical treatment and case management of six to eight youth and their families who are referred through social service, and probation. The

Wraparound Social Worker

will act in close partnership and a liaison with Department of Social Services-Child Welfare Services, Juvenile Probation, Behavioral Health, and other service providers providing strengths-based and outcome-oriented alternatives to out of home placements for the youth. Our Social Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team to support the youth in meeting all treatment goals to ensure permanency and stabilization in current placement while increasing lifetime connections with others in the community and family. Treatment and support services are tailored to address behaviors and meet family needs, even as they change over time.

ABOUT WRAPAROUND

Seneca offers intensive "Wraparound" services to children and youth at risk of placement in a high-level residential treatments or juvenile hall, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of residential placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the at-risk child. This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Care Coordinators, Youth counselors, Parent Partners, Permanency Specialist and other community members who have an important role in the family,

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies

has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

Function as the team leader and coordinate all treatment and WRAP activities

Meet with clients and caregivers on a weekly basis to further treatment goals

Develop and facilitate Child and Family Teams for the purpose of treatment planning and support

Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers

Attend all program staff meetings, treatment reviews, IEPs, and other agency meetings as necessary

Provide direction to treatment team on clinical issues, casework issues, and written reports for each case

Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services for assigned clients

Chart weekly progress notes and all other documents needed for treatment services, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans

Intervene with clients' behavior management programs as needed

Chart daily mental health notes and all other documents as needed, such as assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Complete documentation as required, per Medi-Cal regulation and expectations

Part of the on-call rotation (stipend and over-time pay provided)

Participate in individual and group supervisions

QualificationsREQUIRED

Master’s degree in psychology/social work/counseling

Must be eligible to register with California BBS.

Valid CA Driver’s license, and insurable under Seneca Family of Agencies insurance policy.

TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

Experience working with children in home settings or in the community

Facilitation skills and experience highly preferred

Bilingual in Spanish/English

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Strong organizational skills to manage complex tasks, effective time management and writing skills

Ability to work with a diverse population

Schedule

Full-Time, with some evening/weekend flexibility.

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

On-call shifts required

Benefits

Starting at

$75,000 - $81,000

per year

Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role

Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam

$4,000 salary increase for BBS licensure

$2,000 sign-on bonus

5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents

Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance

50% paid premiums for dependents

403b Retirement Plan

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan

Seneca is a

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

certified employer

Training stipend and professional development opportunities

Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure

Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices

Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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