Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services • Tustin, CA

4d • $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 Tustin area. The role supports families who have adopted children or youth from the foster care system and are experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges. The Family Specialist works directly with youth and families in their homes and communities, modeling positive behavior and providing targeted behavioral interventions to enhance stability, safety, and well-being.

Working under the leadership of the Wraparound Program Supervisor and alongside the Wraparound Facilitator and Wraparound Parent Partner, the Family Specialist provides direct services, supports family-centered and individualized care planning, helps youth participate in child and family team meetings, maintains case files, and transports youth to appointments and community resources. The schedule is approximately 15–20 hours per week, with some occasional evening and weekend hours. Starting pay is $20–$22 per hour, or higher with prior wraparound experience.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a behavioral science-related field, or substantial coursework completed toward an AA degree.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation; driving is an essential job function.
• Complete criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI.
• Complete a pre-employment physical and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with high-risk youth (preferred).
• Lived experience with foster care and adoption will also be considered.
• Prior wraparound experience may qualify for higher starting pay.

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 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 linkage 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