Child and Family Social Worker - Partial (Remote)

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a qualified individual to work as a full-time child and family social worker serving youth and families in Koinonia's foster care and adoption programs.

This position will be primarily based in the San Fernando Valley (Northridge), with the main caseload located throughout the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita areas. There are currently a small number of cases in Ventura County; however, these will be phased out over the next six months.

This is a partial remote position, with team meetings conducted at our Lancaster office and the remainder of the time spent working remotely or in the local community visiting youth and parents in their homes.

Opportunity Highlights

Make a difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of abused and neglected children, fostering hope and healing

• Flexibility: Enjoy the balance of a partial remote schedule, working two to three days in-office and the other days remotely after initial training
• Competitive compensation: Annual salary in the range of $70,304 or higher, depending on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Benefit from a comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and behavioral health coverage.
• Work-life balance: Generous PTO accrual, 14 paid holidays, and participation in the company's 401k plan with a company match
• Income protection: $50,000 group life insurance policy for financial security
• Professional growth: Access ongoing opportunities for training, workshops, conferences, and resources to enhance your skills and advance your career
• ACSW supervision: Agency-paid licensure supervision for associate clinical social workers
• Student loan forgiveness: Koinonia is a qualified employer under the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social work and case management for up to 15 children in foster and foster-to-adopt placement
• Conduct detailed intake and assessment of youth
• Prepare home studies and assessments of families
• Offer timely crisis intervention services, addressing mental health, behavioral issues, or other urgent needs
• Manage each child’s case with record-keeping and care planning
• Support biological families towards reunification, where appropriate.
• Collaborate with external agencies for comprehensive child care and support
• Train and supervise foster parents to meet the children’s needs
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other team members

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
• 2+ years of experience in a social service setting, working with children and families (preferred)
• ACSW registration (preferred)
• Experience writing SAFE home studies
• Skilled in therapeutic modalities, assessments, and treatment planning
• Experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, and crisis intervention
• Strong commitment to cultural competency and ethical practices
• Passion for ongoing professional development

Join Our Team: Experience a Fulfilling Work Environment at Koinonia Family Services!

At Koinonia Family Services, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95% of employees reported strong coworker relationships, 96% were satisfied with their supervisors, and 94% felt respected at work. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and families, bringing hope and healing to those in need.

Important Note

As a licensed facility under Community Care Licensing, we are required to have applicants complete the California Live Scan process for a criminal history review. This process includes checks by the California Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Child Abuse Central Index.

For positions in Los Angeles County, we consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In addition to criminal history, we review various aspects of an applicant's background, including but not limited to education, employment history, motor vehicle or driving history, reference checks, license or credential verification, and medical examinations.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function.

Social Workers are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods.

The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.