Family Specialist

Our mission is to help families reunite, to stop cycles of abuse, to provide special education services and behavior management skills and to assist families in successfully living together. Our staff shares a common goal to help children with genuine emotional challenges to function in the outside world and live in the least restrictive setting in which they can thrive. We are currently seeking Family Specialists to provide mental health services services and transportation to clients. Compensation is based upon qualifications and experience. The range for Tier 1 Family Specialists is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The range for Tier 2 Family Specialists is $25.00 to $27.00 per hour. Family Specialists fill two important roles: 1. A Family Specialist provides one to one mental health rehabilitative services to clients and their caregivers in community and home settings. A Family Specialist will plan and design activities that will assist the child and family in developing the skills needed to reach their individual treatment goals. 2. Our Family Specialists also provide supervision during visits between children in care and their birth families. During these visits our Family Specialists ensure the safety of the children while modeling and coaching parenting skills to assist the families in their goal of safely reunifying with their children. The Family Specialist serves as a vital link between the Child/Family and other treatment team members and must have excellent communication skills. Many clients are school age and are typically provided service after school hours or on weekends. Transportation of clients will be included in services provided.

Essential Requirements:

Completion of a criminal record background check as required by California law. Must possess a valid California driver's license, a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier, and reliable transportation. Prior experience working with emotionally disturbed children. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university in a related field of study. Willingness to work evenings and weekends is essential. Must be available to serve children and adolescents after school hours. Must be physically and mentally fit to work with potentially violent, emotionally disturbed clients. Must be willing to complete a health screening physical exam and TB test. Must obtain a Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification As with all of our positions, we work as a team and various duties may be assigned at any time including attendance at meetings, childcare, transportation, paperwork, organizing, cleaning, etc. Please submit your resume.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position includes transportation of clients. Do you have a valid driver's license, personal auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle? California law requires that our employees complete a criminal record background check. Are you willing to complete a criminal record background check?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Mental health counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Diamond Springs, CA 95619 (Required)

Work Location:

In person