Youth and Family Social Worker

Aspiranet is a one-of-a-kind social service agency dedicated to building a world where all children and youth are loved and cared for, and all families have the resources to thrive. Founded in 1975, our core mission is to help California kids and families. Aspiranet's services include foster care and adoption family support, residential care, support for youth making the transition from foster care to adulthood, mental and behavioral health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. We provide services throughout California.

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Youth and Family Social Worker - 14468

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Antioch, CA, USA | Concord, CA, USA

Posted 30+ days ago

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Youth and Family Social Worker

Antioch, CA

???? Location: Antioch, California
???? Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt | No On- Call!
???? Department: Intensive Home Based Services
???? Reports To: Core Program Manager
???? Salary Range: $70,304.00 - $72,104.00

Sign on bonus of $750!

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact
Aspiranet, one of California's leading nonprofit organizations supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Youth and Family Social Worker to join our team in Antioch, CA.

In this role, you will support children, youth, and non-minor dependents in the Child and Family Services (CFS) system by completing CANS assessments, engaging families, and facilitating meaningful Child and Family Team (CFT) discussions. If you're passionate about trauma-informed, family-centered work and want to make a lasting difference in your community, this is a powerful opportunity to reignite your purpose.

❤️ About Aspiranet
Founded in 1975, Aspiranet is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide a continuum of care across California through six service divisions: Foster and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Intensive Home-Based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community. Every role at Aspiranet contributes to something greater: building a future where every child is loved, every family supported, and every individual equipped to succeed.

????️ Position Summary
As a Youth and Family Social Worker, you will coordinate, conduct, and document assessments, screenings, and child and family meetings in homes or community settings. You'll use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to assess needs, gather information from multiple sources, and support families through the CANS assessment process.

You'll build rapport with parents and caregivers, help them engage with services, and ensure meetings occur at times and in formats that work best for the family-including evenings or weekends when needed. Your work will directly support the well-being, stability, and long-term success of children and families navigating the child welfare system.

???? Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct CANS assessments through interviews with children, youth, parents, and trusted family members
• Facilitate Child and Family Team (CFT) discussions using a family-centered, strengths-based approach
• Coordinate and document assessments, screenings, and meetings in homes or community settings
• Use rapport-building and motivational skills to support parent engagement

• Provide child-centered, family-focused services to youth and families with extensive trauma histories
• Minimize stress during the assessment process by collaborating closely with the CFS Department
• Adapt communication methods (phone, in-person, virtual) based on family preference

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments and meetings
• Work collaboratively with CFS partners, caregivers, and community supports
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

• Trauma-informed care training
• Motivational Interviewing
• Life Skills Training
• Community Resiliency Model training

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (required)

• Community-based role with travel to homes, schools, and meeting locations
• Flexible schedule based on family needs, including some evenings or weekends
• Combination of in-person, phone, and virtual contact depending on family preference

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-paid healthcare, dental, vision, and wellness coverage
• Supportive, team-based environment rooted in mission and values
• Opportunities for professional growth across California
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families