In Home Outreach Counselor - FPP

Child & Family Center•Lancaster, CA

12d•Onsite

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 the following awards: Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Awarded the 2026 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is the nation’s leading recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more): $26.11 - $29.41/hour PLUS! An additional $0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish Differential This position is located in Palmdale. 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 Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
401(k) available with discretionary Agency match
Employee Wellness Program
Mentorship Program
Pet Insurance