Please see below our latest job opportunities. Please click each title for more information.
Family Builders strives for an inclusive and antiracist workplace culture that advances belonging and well-being for staff. Family Builders is committed to a workforce representing people from all identities, backgrounds, abilities and perspectives; valuing the voices, experiences, culture, and intersectional identities of each individual. Our efforts to support employees are grounded in Family Builders’ advocacy for culturally informed care and our goals to promote awareness, education and systemic change regarding race and culture.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Family Builders by Adoption, Attn: Operations Director, 1301 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 350, Alameda, CA 94501, or email jobs[at]familybuilders[dot]org.
Family Builders is an equal opportunity employer.
We have an immediate opening for a Development Director to provide leadership in carrying out the agency’s mission. The current development program is made up of foundation, government support, events and individual donors. The Development Director cultivates current and prospective donors; writes grant proposals and reports; and manages agency marketing and branding, including social media. The Development Director coordinates agency events, including executing an annual fundraising event.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred. Five years of development experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with progressive experience in fund development and a successful track record in fundraising, including donor solicitation, social media marketing and related technology, grant writing. Commitment to mission of the agency.
Family Builders offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, pension, and generous leave benefits. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 – $98,000 per year.
People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
We currently have an opening for a Bilingual Permanency Social Worker. The primary work location is in San Francisco. The Permanency Social Worker will provide permanency, social work and support for youth in the foster care system, in both Spanish and English. They will conduct family finding and engagement and support youth throughout the process of finding permanency. In addition, they will facilitate Permanency Team meetings and problem solve barriers to permanency. They will interview and develop relationships with youth and encourage them to take a leadership role in decision making and planning. The social worker will create a written recruitment plan that is specific to the needs of each youth as well as assist youth in identifying adults with whom the youth has connections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MSW or related master’s degree preferred. Fluency in English and Spanish required. Experience with youth in the foster care system; knowledge of and experience with providing permanency services; ability to effectively communicate with other professionals; commitment to finding permanency for older youth. Skills and experience working in multicultural settings and through an intersectional lens. Position will involve evening and weekend work. Must have own car and vehicle insurance. Must be committed to the mission of Family Builders. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is $80,325.
Family Builders offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, pension, and generous leave benefits.
We currently have an opening for a Permanency Social Worker. The primary work location is in San Francisco. The Permanency Social Worker will provide permanency, social work and support for youth in the foster care system. They will conduct family finding and engagement and support youth throughout the process of finding permanency. In addition, they will facilitate Permanency Team meetings and problem solve barriers to permanency. They will interview and develop relationships with youth and encourage them to take a leadership role in decision making and planning. The social worker will create a written recruitment plan that is specific to the needs of each youth as well as assist youth in identifying adults with whom the youth has connections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MSW or related master’s degree preferred. Experience with youth in the foster care system; knowledge of and experience with providing permanency services; ability to effectively communicate with other professionals; commitment to finding permanency for older youth. Skills and experience working in multicultural settings and through an intersectional lens. Position will involve evening and weekend work. Must have own car and vehicle insurance. Must be committed to the mission of Family Builders. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is $78,750.
Family Builders offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, pension, and generous leave benefits.
We currently have an opening for a Permanency Social Worker. The primary work location is in Sonoma County. The Permanency Social Worker will provide permanency, social work and support for youth in the foster care system. They will conduct family finding and engagement and support youth throughout the process of finding permanency. In addition, they will facilitate Permanency Team meetings and problem solve barriers to permanency. They will interview and develop relationships with youth and encourage them to take a leadership role in decision making and planning. The social worker will create a written recruitment plan that is specific to the needs of each youth as well as assist youth in identifying adults with whom the youth has connections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MSW or related master’s degree preferred. Experience with youth in the foster care system; knowledge of and experience with providing permanency services; ability to effectively communicate with other professionals; commitment to finding permanency for older youth. Skills and experience working in multicultural settings and through an intersectional lens. Position will involve evening and weekend work. Must have own car and vehicle insurance. Must be committed to the mission of Family Builders. People of color and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position is $78,500.
Family Builders offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, chiropractic, pension, and generous leave benefits.
