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Social Worker

Post Date: Sep 07, 2008 Type: Full Time
Start Date: To Be Announced Salary: DOE
Location: Sacramento, California United States    

 
Educational
Requirements
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Masters preferred

 
 

Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements

(if applicable):

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred; or MA/MS in a Social Science (e.g. Psychology) or a Health Science related field.

  • One year of experience in a Mental Health or Foster Care setting.

  • Demonstrated ability to respond in crisis situations.
     

  • Ability to speak clearly and present information both verbally and in writing to all levels of staff and customers
     

  • Valid California driver’s license and good driving record required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Growing Alternatives is seeking a Full-time, Social Worker for the Foster Care Program.

Growing Alternatives Foster Care Program offers a wide continuum of treatment foster care in California. We serve children of all ages - including those who have been abused, abandoned, molested, and would otherwise require institutional care. We carefully place children with loving, thoroughly screened and trained foster families.

 

SOCIAL WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage caseload of up to 15 families (6 families for the part-time position) in our Foster Care program.
    Provide individual and family counseling/training/consulting.  

  • Develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate services with treatment team.
    Write reports and other required documents.
    Ensure compliance w/all licensing and other regulations.

  • Facilitate groups and conduct training as required.
    Assume on-call and other duties as required.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume
EMAIL: rita@growingalternatives.org

FAX:    (916)395-9192
PHONE: (916)395-9188

 

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