In Home Outreach Counselor - FPP
About The Position
At Child & Family Center, we’re committed to creating a welcoming workplace where a wide range of perspectives and life experiences are valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Child & Family Center received awards for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), Joint Commission Reaccreditation, and the 2026 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The In-Home Outreach Counselor -FPP provides in-home/outreach counseling services and case management for clients/families in the Family Preservation Program.
Requirements
- Experience in providing in-home services to children, adolescents, and their families are also required.
- Bilingual in Spanish is required to meet the clients' and program needs.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
- May be required to obtain a Class II California driver’s license.
- Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology
- Bachelor's degree
Responsibilities
- Provide child risk assessment for possible child abuse and neglect for each child in the FPP at the child's home.
- Consult the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline as needed and complete report within 72 hours.
- Collaborate with DCFS/CSWs and Dept of Probation/Probation Officer in a team effort approach.
- Provide weekly in-home counseling services and/or child follow-up visits (if needed).
- Provide crisis intervention (3-hour response, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to resolve emergent issues/situations which threaten the stability of the home and/or safety of the child[ren] to remain in the home) via pager and subsequent face-to-face response, as needed and appropriate.
- On call 24/7 and carry agency cell phone to respond to client, CSWs, and agency phone calls.
- Provide case management services and link clients to services.
- Meet productivity and documentation/paperwork expectations.
- Continuous consultation with manger and relevant supervisors to meet clinical quality expectations.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
- Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Medical Coverage
- Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
- Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Agency paid Long Term Disability
- Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- 401(k) available with discretionary Agency match
- Employee Wellness Program
- Mentorship Program
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
