Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services • San Diego, CA

9d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a part-time Family Specialist for its post-adoption wraparound program serving families in the San Diego 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 model positive behavior, provide targeted behavioral and skill-building interventions, and promote stability, safety, and well-being.

The position begins at approximately 15 hours per week, with more hours available as additional families join the program. Under the leadership of the Wraparound Program Supervisor, the Family Specialist works with the Wraparound Facilitator and Wraparound Parent Partner to provide direct services. The role requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation, as driving is an essential job function for home visits, youth transportation, and engagement with community partners.

Koinonia Family Services describes its workplace as supportive, mission-driven, trauma-informed, collaborative, and person-centered. The organization reports that employees feel respected and supported by their teams and supervisors. Applicants must complete California Live Scan criminal history screening. The organization also reviews other background information, which may include education, employment, driving history, references, credentials, and medical examinations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field, or substantial coursework completed toward an AA degree.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to drive as an essential function of the position, including visiting client homes and transporting youth.
• Complete the California Live Scan process for criminal history review.

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.
• Prior wraparound experience may qualify candidates for a higher hourly pay rate.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth and families in their homes and communities to develop positive relationships and implement plans of care.
• Model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions to promote stabilization in the home and community.
• Provide skill-building interventions to improve behavioral outcomes for youth and families.
• Participate in family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive planning to create 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.
• Maintain case files for assigned youth and families.
• Transport youth to appointments and community resources.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Participation in a 401k plan.
• Opportunity to learn evidence-based treatment modalities while working alongside a committed team.

What This Job Offers

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