Child Welfare Services Referral Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access, and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We take a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best—provide healthcare and wellness.

The Child Welfare Services (CWS) Worker supports children’s safety, permanency, and well-being by providing services that strengthen and stabilize family functioning. Working within the CWS Referral Program, this role partners with families to reduce risk factors through consistent assessment, home-based support, and linkage to appropriate community services and resources.

• Utilize critical thinking and solution-focused approaches to support family safety, stability, and well-being.

• Conduct weekly home visits to assess family dynamics, safety concerns, and risk factors impacting children.

• Collaborate with families to identify needs and connect them to community-based services.

• Provide referrals and coordination for short-term paraprofessional services, including household organization support, parenting skill development, and other interventions that reduce risk to children.

• Facilitate access to medical, behavioral health, and social services when caregiver or child needs impact safety and functioning.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program and agency standards.

• Engage families using a strengths-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approach.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field preferred.

Experience:

• One to two years of experience working with children, families, or targeted populations preferred.

• Experience providing direct services to individuals, children, and families strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with community-based resources serving children and families preferred.

• Understanding of infant, child, and adolescent development.

• Knowledge of trauma, mental health, substance use, and domestic violence issues preferred.

• Experience working with multi-stressed families preferred.

• Willingness to engage in reflective practice and continuous learning.

• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire.

• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable personal vehicle required.

• Clear driving record.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as program needs require.

• $22.00 – $24.00 hourly

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability & Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays

• Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounts on services such as cell phones, restaurants, and more

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity