$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!
Are you a compassionate and motivated Social Worker passionate about creating brighter futures for youth and families? Join our team as an Intake Social Worker, where you’ll be the welcoming face and a guiding hand for youth entering our care.
As the Intake Social Worker you will welcome youth into our center, provide individualized assessments and care, and work collaboratively to address their immediate behavioral health needs. You’ll play a vital role in building relationships with families, resource caregivers, and community partners while contributing to an equitable and inclusive team culture.
ABOUT THE WELCOMING CENTER
The Welcoming Center is a therapeutic, home-like setting that supports young people as they navigate the trauma of placement disruption. The Welcoming Center is specifically designed to minimize the impact of this trauma by providing safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic supports for up to 24 hours while the best and most appropriate placement is coordinated. The Welcoming Center serves young people in Santa Clara County who are removed from their home, returning from elopement, or otherwise experiencing a loss of placement. When they arrive at the Welcoming Center, they are met by empathetic and well-trained adults that provide a calm, stable environment while their individualized needs are assessed and placement is secured.
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 are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Provide assessment, support, guidance, and individualized care for youthUtilize the Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) to assess immediate behavioral health needs and coordinate with the team to document and access needed supports and interventionsProvide therapeutic interventions for youth and families as necessaryWork closely with county staff to discuss youth needs, relay essential information, and assist with placement planningFacilitate communication between youth, families, and resource families as appropriateFacilitate treatment team meetings which can include youth, family members, community members, Probation Officers and/or Child Welfare WorkersParticipate in all treatment reviews and program staff meetings when necessaryMaintain timely and accurate documentation and paperworkProvide on-call response as part of a multi-disciplinary team QualificationsREQUIRED
Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counselingRegistered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensedFlexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as neededBe part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of timeMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinationPREFERRED
Bilingual Spanish skill setExperience working with youth and familiesSKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ability to work with a diverse populationGood organizational and writing skillsAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Schedule Full-timeSunday; 12pm - 12amMonday - Wednesday; 3pm -11pm24-hour on-call; 1 per monthClinical supervision (individual & group), 2.5 hours outside of shift Benefits Starting at $84,872 - $98,872 per year, commensurate with experienceAdditional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensureAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary increases each year$2,000 sign-on bonus!Mileage reimbursementRelocation assistance may be availableStipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerSeneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field expertsExpenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipendPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs
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