Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services - • Temecula, CA

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About The Position

Koinonia Family Services is hiring a part-time Family Specialist for its post-adoption wraparound program serving families in the Temecula area. The role supports families who have adopted children or youth from the foster care system and are experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges. The Family Specialist works directly with youth and families in their homes and communities to build positive relationships, model positive behavior, deliver targeted behavioral and skill-building interventions, and promote stability, safety, and well-being.

The position is about 15 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend hours. More hours may become available as the program serves more families. Under the leadership of the Wraparound Program Supervisor, the Family Specialist works with the Wraparound Facilitator and Wraparound Parent Partner to deliver direct services. The role includes participating in family-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive care planning; supporting youth participation in child and family team meetings; implementing individualized behavior plans; maintaining case files; and transporting youth to appointments and community resources.

The organization describes its workplace as supportive, mission-driven, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Candidates must complete California Department of Justice and FBI criminal background clearances, a pre-employment physical, and a TB test. A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required because driving is an essential job function.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field, or substantial coursework completed toward an associate’s degree.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to complete criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, a pre-employment physical, and a TB test.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with high-risk youth is preferred.
• Lived experience with foster care and adoption will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth and families in their homes and communities 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 youth and families to improve behavioral outcomes.
• Participate in a family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive process for creating individualized plans of care.
• Support youth in participating effectively in child and family team (CFT) meetings.
• Implement strengths-based behavior plans with individualized strategies, including supportive connections to community and school resources.
• Maintain case files for assigned youth and families.
• Transport youth to appointments and community resources.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays for employees scheduled to work 15 or more hours per week.
• Mileage reimbursement for business miles driven.
• Opportunity to learn evidence-based treatment modalities alongside a team of professionals.

What This Job Offers

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