Social Worker I, RFA

2 days ago
Martinez, California$31.00 - $32.00/hrFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Wayfinder Family Services as a Social Worker I – Foster Care/Adoption, Martinez in Martinez, California. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Martinez Office - Martinez, CA 94553Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $31.00 - $32.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitates the placement of children with resource families by coordinating with county/state placing agency staff.
  • Maintains accurate and thorough records of all services provided and document all assessments, meetings, decisions and reports.
  • Maintains regular therapeutic contact with the foster child or children receiving services.

Requirements

  • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred.
  • Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $31.00 - $32.00/hr
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Wayfinder Family Services in Martinez, California.

Key Skills

Resource Family AssessmentCase ManagementTherapeutic InterventionCrisis ManagementTreatment PlanningFamily SupportRegulatory ComplianceSpanish BilingualismDocumentationReferral Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker I, RFA at Wayfinder Family Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Wayfinder Family Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Wayfinder Family Services lists compensation for this physician position at $31k to $32k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Martinez, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($31k–$32k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Resource Family Assessment, Case Management, Therapeutic Intervention, Crisis Management, Treatment Planning, Family Support, Regulatory Compliance, Spanish Bilingualism. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct resource family assessments and provide case management services for children in kinship and unmatched family homes. Coordinate placements with agencies and provide ongoing therapeutic support and interventions for youth and families.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) with employer match up to 4%, Employee Referral Program, Education Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Wayfinder Family Services

Individual and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with employer match up to 4%
Employee Referral Program
Education Tuition Assistance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago