Family Specialist

Parent Cooperative Community • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Parent Cooperative Community (PCC) is seeking an experienced Family Specialist to join its Wraparound team serving families in the El Dorado Hills and Sacramento County area. This advanced direct-service role supports families with complex or higher-acuity needs through trusting relationships, caregiver coaching, development of natural supports, and collaboration with the Child and Family Team and Wraparound Clinician. Services are field-based and provided in homes, schools, communities, and other settings. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday and is structured around families’ needs and availability, with occasional late-afternoon or evening and weekend availability. Frequent local travel is required.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Experience supporting children, youth, and families with complex or higher-acuity needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment-focused practice, and family-centered services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and caregiver coaching skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Psychology, child development, social work, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• Experience with Wraparound services and principles.
• Experience with behavioral health, child welfare, schools, juvenile probation, or other child-serving systems.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, strengths-based relationships with children, youth, caregivers, and families.
• Support family voice, choice, and participation throughout the Wraparound process.
• Coach caregivers in understanding and responding to challenging behaviors.
• Apply trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches.
• Support crisis prevention, de-escalation, and individualized family strategies.
• Develop natural supports and meaningful school and community connections.
• Collaborate with the Child and Family Team and Wraparound Clinician.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• PTO and sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee perks program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed