Child Welfare Worker I
Alameda CountyHayward, California, United States
Posted January 26, 2026
92371.5 - 110584.5 USD
About the Company
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of almost 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community.
Job Description
The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is seeking a Child Welfare Worker I to provide intensive assessment, case management and/or casework services for children who have been or are in danger of being abused, neglected or abandoned. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of child welfare laws and principles, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Sociology, Education or an equivalent field
- 2 years of experience providing direct services to families or children in child welfare, family counseling, juvenile probation, pediatric social work, alcohol and drug counseling, school social work, and school counseling
- Knowledge of principles of sociology and psychology relating to normal and abnormal human behavior and family and community dynamics
- Child development and parenting skills
- Interviewing techniques, including crisis intervention and counseling methods
Benefits
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union