Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services - • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

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 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 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. Starting pay is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, or higher with prior wraparound experience. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

The organization describes its workplace as trauma-informed, collaborative, and person-centered, with professional support and a mission focused on helping children, youth, and families find hope and healing. A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required because driving is an essential job function. Applicants must complete California Live Scan criminal-history checks. The employer also reviews aspects of applicants’ backgrounds, including 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 associate’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to drive to client homes, transport youth, and engage with community partners.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with high-risk youth is preferred.
• Prior wraparound experience may qualify the candidate for a higher starting hourly rate.
• 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 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 a family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive planning process 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 resources.
• 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 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to learn evidence-based treatment modalities alongside a committed team of professionals.

What This Job Offers

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