Family Builders is a non-profit, licensed foster care and adoption agency, serving children in the foster care system. Family Builders believes that every child has the right to grow up in a permanent, nurturing family regardless of that child’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or medical, physical or emotional condition. Family Builders’ mission is to:

- Achieve permanency for children and youth by creating and strengthening families and relationships who will support and sustain them;

- Advocate for systemic changes that instill hope, belonging, and inclusion for all children and the families who care for them and

- Advance best practices based on equity, justice and anti-racist and anti-oppressive policies in child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Family Builders strives for an inclusive workplace culture that advances belonging and well-being for staff. Family Builders is committed to a workforce representing people from all identities, backgrounds, abilities and perspectives; valuing the voices, experiences, culture, and intersectional identities of each individual.

SUMMARY:

We currently have an opening for a Bilingual Permanency Social Worker. The primary work location is in San Francisco. The Permanency Social Worker will provide permanency, social work and support for youth in the foster care system, in both Spanish and English. They will conduct family finding and engagement and support youth throughout the process of finding permanency. In addition, they will facilitate Permanency Team meetings and problem solve barriers to permanency. They will interview and develop relationships with youth and encourage them to take a leadership role in decision making and planning. The social worker will create a written recruitment plan that is specific to the needs of each youth as well as assist youth in identifying adults with whom the youth has connections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MSW or related master's degree preferred. Fluency in English and Spanish required. Experience with youth in the foster care system; knowledge of and experience with providing permanency services; ability to effectively communicate with other professionals; commitment to finding permanency for older youth. Skills and experience working in multicultural settings and through an intersectional lens. Position will involve evening and weekend work. Must have own car and vehicle insurance. Must be committed to the mission of Family Builders. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is $85,216.

Family Builders offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, pension, and generous leave benefits.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter via email to jobs@familybuilders.org.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,216.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Francisco, CA 94103 (Required)

Work Location: In person