Child and Family Specialist

135e745d-eb04-4d97-bf37-d57959691573 • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $24 - $34

About The Position

The Child and Family Specialist (CFS) is an Intensive Home Based Service (IHBS) provider and member of the Intensive Services team. The role works from a strengths-based, family-centered, team-driven, community-based perspective and uses solution-focused problem solving. The CFS supports children and families in the home, school, and community through services such as mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, education, transportation, and case management tailored to family needs. The specialist maintains supportive relationships with the child, family, educational personnel, program staff, and others involved with the youth. The CFS also provides education and support to family and community support systems as needed to carry out the Intensive Services process and supports adherence to the County contract.

The position requires sensitivity to family culture, values, and beliefs; enjoyment of working with youth; and the ability to work as part of a team. Flexibility, sound judgment, and a positive attitude in difficult situations are important. The position is located in North Hills, California, and requires bilingual Spanish verbal skills and access to a personal vehicle during work hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field and 6 months of experience working with children, or 24 units of postgraduate study in a social services field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years of experience working with children and/or families; or two years of college and 3 years of experience working with children and/or families; or a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience working with children and/or families.
• Volunteer and/or personal experience as a child in the foster care system may be considered in place of paid experience.
• Bilingual Spanish verbal skills required.
• Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company, and immediate access to a vehicle during work hours.
• Sensitivity to family culture, values, and beliefs; ability to work with youth and as a team member; flexibility, good judgment, and a positive attitude in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Intensive Home Based Services as a member of the Intensive Services team.
• Assist children and families in the home, school, and community with supportive and case management services, which may include mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, education, and transportation.
• Maintain supportive relationships with the child, family, educational personnel, program staff, and others involved with the youth.
• Provide education and support to family and community support systems, as needed, to carry out the Intensive Services process.
• Support program adherence to the County contract.
• Use strengths-based, family-centered, team-driven, community-based, and solution-focused approaches.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits; details are available on the company website.
• Medical benefits effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
• Additional $1.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time