Family Finder I, San Joaquin Family Finding

4 hours ago

Stockton, California, United States Wayfinder Family Services Full time

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state's most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

Program and Role Summary

Wayfinder's Family Finding program searches exhaustively for relatives or people close to children in foster care so they can establish supportive connections. Family finding specialists contact relatives to see if they are interested in phone calls or visits with children in care. Family may not know how to search for the child or even that the child is in foster care. Our specialists coordinate contacts for children and these relatives to build trust and connections so the youth will have a network of caring adults to rely on when they leave foster care.

The primary focus on the Family Finder I, is to provide a comprehensive, intensive relative search and engagement services for foster children.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Utilize the Family Search and Engagement model and other CCSWW tools when searching for prospective kin-caregivers and missing kin to solicit their interest and commitment to be a part of the child's life.
  • Ensure families are assessed for suitability prior to placement.
  • Conduct, analyze and utilize assessments for case planning, reunification and/or placement purposes.
  • Facilitate family team meetings to support placement planning.
  • Maintain engagement with all family members who committed to be a part of the child's life.
  • Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, required.
  • 2+ years of experience in child welfare with an emphasis in working with children in foster care.
  • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred.
  • Experience in the dynamics of kinship families and special needs children.
  • Valid California Driver's License with a minimum of three (3) years of good driving history and must be approved by the agency's insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

  • Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
  • Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
  • Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
  • Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.

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