Social Services
San Francisco/Peninsula
Full-Time
Continuous
$103,714.00-$132,314.00 Annually
None
Description
Title: Protective Services Workers
Application Deadline: October 21, 2023
Compensation: $103,714 - $132,314/Yearly
Protective Services Workers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families. They engage in case planning, risk assessments, and deliver vital support services.
Essential Duties but Not Limited:
- Family Partnership: Collaborate with families, communities, and service providers to form a supportive team addressing the safety, health, and well-being needs of children, youth, and families.
- Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments of safety, risk, and protective capacity using designated tools, taking appropriate actions to ensure child safety.
- Case Management: Maintain case information using computerized case management systems and develop behavioral case plans in collaboration with families and stakeholders.
- Support Services: Connect families with a range of services and empower them to implement case plans effectively.
- Education: Counsel and educate youth, families, caregivers, and partners on Child Welfare processes, legal requirements, and departmental policies.
- Community Engagement: Build community partnerships and educate organizations about Family and Children’s Services.
- Professional Development: Stay updated on policies, initiatives, and best practices through training and participation in work groups.
- Compliance: Ensure assigned cases meet compliance standards and testify in court as required.
- Placement Support: Monitor children placed in homes, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating mandatory parental visits and appointments.
- Documentation: Prepare clear and timely written correspondence, electronic records, and court reports in compliance with agency procedures.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to drive outside of San Francisco, climb stairs for home visits, lift objects up to 40 pounds.
- May be required to work after standard hours for emergency response shifts, including nights and weekends.
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Benefits
City employees get many great benefits, including healthcare, paid leave, and pension.
To learn more: Benefits Overview | Department of Human Resources