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Golden Coast Support Services

Family Support Specialist

Pay: $49,920/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Santa Clarita, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$44,834 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description:

CFS staff working with the family must communicate in the consumer's preferred language and must be respectful of the consumer and family's culture. CFS staff working directly with the family must have an Associates degree in a human services field of study OR 3 years of experience in coordinating/navigating services. Scope of Services may include but is not limited to: Training individuals on daily living skills. Identifying and providing supports necessary to successfully reside in the family home. Providing assistance and training for the consumer and their family in navigating comprehensive services and supports that are tailored to meet their unique needs, including creating pathways to overcome barriers to accessing generic and other resources. Assisting with scheduling of service delivery including medical and other appointments. Identifying transportation options or services. Identifying backup providers/supports and providing those backup supports when the plan fails. Providing training to the consumer which maximizes their independence. •CFS shall not replace or duplicate any regional center service coordination, generic service or other regional center funded service that the consumer and their family are receiving. •CFS may not be provided by an individual who resides in the same home as the consumer. At minimum, the need shall be assessed annually, with progress being reported quarterly.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Have you ever done case management? Are you Bilingual/Multilingual? If so, what languages do you speak? Are you a student? If so, do you want to work in social work or human services? Do you have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities? If so, how many years have you worked in the field? Describe your experience and how it might relate to being a Family Support Specialists. Do you you have an associates degree or another advanced degree in a human services field or subject? What is the degree you have? Ability to

Commute:

Santa Clarita, CA 91380 (Required)

Work Location:

In person