Job Summary The Family Specialist is responsible for providing support services to youth and their families by engaging directly with the family and establishing a strengths-based relationship. Family Specialists will work in the home for the purpose of implementing the Plan of Care that is family-centered, community-oriented, strengths-based, and highly individualized. The Family Specialist will act as a supporting member of the Family Care Team to implement the therapeutic approach with the child in service as identified according to the child's identified needs. Responsibilities Work directly in-home with children in service. Engage the child/youth and important adults in their life in authentic, supportive, respectful relationships that help them attain their vision of a better future. Support and ensure respect for child/youth voice, choice, and preferencethroughout the four phases of Wraparound. Support youth to participate effectively in the Child and Family Team (CFT) process, helping them plan what they want to address and supporting them in the meeting. Provide unconditional support using respectful listening for the child/youth. Develop effective, individualized strategies with the CFT to address specific unmet needs that reflect the parent and/or child/youth culture, strengths,and preferences. Implement strengths-based behavior plans with individualized and creative strategies, including supportive linkage to the community and school. Support parents and caregivers to understand the function of child/youth behaviors and to try new skills to meet the child/youth needs, allowing them to listen better and meet their child's needs more quickly and accurately. Support the youth/child and parents to be more engaged in their family and community environments with skills to manage emotions and reactions in constructive ways. Reframe deficits and challenges into strengths to be honed. Implement the therapeutic approach to support clients in managing their emotions and regulating stress. Report daily notes at the end of each visit to recap all events that occurred and any requested follow-up for members of the Family Care Team. Act based on guidance and recommendations from Family Care Plan and Facilitator to maintain an individualized approach in each home. Record mileage and other reimbursements needed for services provided to clients.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in social services and knowledge of community resources (preferred). Bachelor's degree in social work or other related discipline (preferred). Experience in providing wraparound services (preferred). Experience and prior training working with children and adolescents with mental health, substance abuse, and co-existing diagnoses (preferred). Effective oral and written communication skills. Well organized and adaptable. Effective conflict resolution skills. Possess an engaging and enthusiastic personality. Access to reliable transportation. Proof of valid/current auto insurance. Cleared criminal background check. Completion of California Mandated Reporter training course. Completion of California Sexual Harassment Prevention course.

Job Type:

Part-time (10-25 hours per week)

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

Client Homes Pay:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.0 - 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement Application Question(s): This position requires travel to and around Encinitas CA and the surrounding area. Are you able to commute and reliably transport youth within this service area?

Work Location:

In person