When a child must be temporarily removed for safety, our goal is to help families resolve concerns quickly so children can return to a safe and loving home. We provide intensive case management at every stage and offer specialized programs, including our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) and Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC), to support youth with higher needs. Additionally, young adults (18-21) in Non-Minor Dependent status receive extended foster care services to help them build essential life skills.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we welcome you to apply!

About this Position
Children’s Services Social Workers (CSSWs) provide intensive casework services to children and families involved in child welfare, ensuring child safety 24/7. This work is both challenging and rewarding, as CSSWs support families facing trauma from abuse, neglect, financial hardships, addiction, mental health issues, discrimination, and racism. In this role, you will engage families in developing safety and case plans, coordinate with service providers and the courts, and manage cases to help children and families achieve stability and well-being. At this time, most new CSSWs are placed in Emergency Response, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect and supporting children and families in crisis.

The ideal candidate is dedicated to promoting safety, permanency, and well-being for children and families, aligning with national child welfare goals. They have experience engaging individuals who have experienced trauma and working collaboratively with families from diverse backgrounds to develop effective solutions.

Experience & Knowledge: Experience in trauma-informed assessment, intervention, and engagement with individuals facing adversity. Strong background in problem-solving with families from diverse backgrounds. Familiarity with child welfare practices that prioritize safety and family-centered solutions.

Key Skills & Qualities: Commitment to keeping children safely at home and in their communities through family partnerships. Dedication to addressing racial disparities and disproportionality within child welfare. Strong organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple priorities, including paperwork and documentation. Clear and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, for collaboration with families, the Court system, community partners, and Child and Family Services (CFS) staff.

Preferred Qualifications: Spanish proficiency is highly desirable; candidates must pass a Spanish fluency examination to qualify for additional compensation.