Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services - • Lancaster, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a part-time Family Specialist to join their post-adoption wraparound program, supporting families in the Lancaster area. This role focuses on assisting families who have adopted children/youth out of the foster care system and are facing challenges with behavioral and mental health issues. The Family Specialist will work directly with youth and families in their homes and communities to model positive behavior, implement targeted behavioral interventions, and enhance stability, safety, and well-being. This position offers an opportunity to support youth who have experienced trauma and work alongside a committed team of professionals learning evidence-based treatment modalities. The role is approximately 12-24 hours per week, with potential for evening and weekend hours. Koinonia Family Services emphasizes a supportive, mission-driven workplace, collaboration, professional support, and a person-centered approach to care, operating as a trauma-informed organization.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field or substantial coursework completed toward an AA degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to complete the California Live Scan process for a criminal history review

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with high-risk youth
• 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

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Paid holidays (for schedules of 15+ hours a week)
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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