Child and Family Specialist - Gardena

Masada•Gardena, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child and Family Specialist (CFS/RS) is responsible for providing Rehab and Case management services to assigned clients and families and functions as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT). A CFS/RS is expected to exercise professional judgment and discretion in providing for the safety, permanency, and well-being of the clients. CFS-RS staff must complete all training requirements per DMH contract within the first year of employment. The CFS/RS reports directly to the Team or Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services, Social Work or Psychology plus a minimum of one year of experience working with high-risk youth OR a high school diploma (or General Educational Diploma (GED)) plus a minimum of three years’ experience working with high risk youth.
Valid California Driver’s License, good driving record, and must be able to drive to fulfill the duties of the position.
Bilingual required.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience related to the populations served is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides general case management services (resource identification & linkage) to clients in accordance with their strengths, needs and desires.
Provides support services and skills training to clients and families as outlined in the Meeting Matrix and Client Treatment Plan.
Stimulates client’s interests in various clinical offerings. Monitors progress and maintains close contact with client and family.
Understands and can implement behavioral modification principles and techniques as a mental health intervention for clients and families when applicable.
Meets all productivity requirements and completes all necessary documentation required of the position set forth by the agency Tier System and internal policies.
Regularly collaborates with Masada Staff, clients, caregivers and supports, and other members of the clinical team.
Meets regularly with supervisor to review cases and communicates critical issues to supervisor and team in a timely fashion.
Interfaces professionally and appropriately with other agency staff and extra-agency resources.
Attends staff meetings, in-service training and conferences as required. Attends and actively participates in all CFT meetings scheduled for assigned clients.
Maintains strict confidentiality over all records and information relative to clients.
Establishes positive, respectful and nurturing relationships with clients and families within professional boundaries and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Participates in the 24-hour/day, 7-day/week on-call crisis response system, ensuring safety of clients and providing direct crisis intervention and therapeutic guidance as needed.
Ensures delivery of family-centered practice strategies while maintaining flexible service delivery to meet the client’s needs and build on the strengths of the individual client.
Is available and accessible to contact as needed by the assigned client/family and all CFT members.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.