Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services • Lancaster, CA

2d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Specialist works directly with youth and families in Koinonia Family Services' post-adoption wraparound program, supporting families in the Lancaster area who have adopted children/youth out of the foster care system and are experiencing challenges with the child’s/youth’s behavioral and mental health. The role involves working directly in the family’s home and community to model positive behavior, implement targeted behavioral interventions, and enhance stability, safety, and well-being. This is a part-time position, approximately 12–24 hours per week, with hours varying based on caseload and program needs. The schedule may include occasional evening and weekend hours. The Family Specialist works under the leadership of the Wraparound Program Supervisor, collaborating with the Wraparound Facilitator and the Wraparound Parent Partner.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field (or substantial coursework completed toward an AA degree)
• One year of experience working with high-risk youth (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Prior Wraparound experience
• Lived experience with foster care and adoption

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth and families in their home and community to develop positive relationships and implement the plan of care
• Model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions to promote stabilization in the home and community
• Provide skill-building interventions for the youth and family to improve their behavioral outcomes
• Participate in a family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive planning process for creating individualized plans of care
• Support youth to participate effectively in child and family team (CFT) meetings
• Implement strengths-based behavior plans with individualized strategies that include supportive linkage to the community and school
• Maintain case files for assigned youth and families
• Transport youth to appointments and community resources

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate starting at $20.00 per hour, or higher with prior Wraparound experience
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Paid holidays (when schedule is 15+ hours a week)
• Mileage reimbursement for business miles driven
• Opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills by working alongside a committed team of professionals
• Opportunity to learn cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment modalities
• Work with a great team of people who care about each other and the mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree