What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Family Specialist position at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC)?
Amanecer Community Counseling Service at Chicanos Por La Causa is hiring for a Child and Family Specialist to join our Wraparound team in Los Angeles, CA! To learn more about Amanecer, visit amanecerla.org/
Title: Child and Family Specialist
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: $26.25 hourly
About Wraparound
WRAPAROUND offers child-focused, family-centered mental health services based on strength and needs. Ther are 10 principals to the WRAPAROUND programs: Family Voice and Choice, Team Based, Natural Supports, Collaboration, Community Based, Culturally Competent, Individualized Strength based, Persistence, and Outcome Based. Our WRAPAROUND teams works with our Parent Partners, Child and Family Specialist, and Facilitator creating goals. Together we create strategies to support families and track progress. Supporting clients, 24/7.
Position Summary
The Child and Family Specialist (CFS) provides direct services to children and families as identified in an individualized treatment plan and may function as a member of a child and family team. The CFS is responsible for working with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities.
The CFS is highly collaborative, assisting in the ongoing development and evaluation of the child and family plan of care as part of the Wraparound team. The CFS engages with families, providing concrete services to assist the child and family with their tasks of daily living. Concrete services include, but are not limited to, providing educational support, transportation, parenting assistance, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavior management.
Minimum Qualifications And Competencies
Education /Background:
Position is hybrid remote and requires telehealth and in-person appointments in the field and in the office, meeting with clients, prospects and community partners as needed. Employee must be available to work during office hours. Employees in crisis programs must be available to participate in the on-call rotation schedule as assigned.
Title: Child and Family Specialist
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: $26.25 hourly
About Wraparound
WRAPAROUND offers child-focused, family-centered mental health services based on strength and needs. Ther are 10 principals to the WRAPAROUND programs: Family Voice and Choice, Team Based, Natural Supports, Collaboration, Community Based, Culturally Competent, Individualized Strength based, Persistence, and Outcome Based. Our WRAPAROUND teams works with our Parent Partners, Child and Family Specialist, and Facilitator creating goals. Together we create strategies to support families and track progress. Supporting clients, 24/7.
Position Summary
The Child and Family Specialist (CFS) provides direct services to children and families as identified in an individualized treatment plan and may function as a member of a child and family team. The CFS is responsible for working with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities.
The CFS is highly collaborative, assisting in the ongoing development and evaluation of the child and family plan of care as part of the Wraparound team. The CFS engages with families, providing concrete services to assist the child and family with their tasks of daily living. Concrete services include, but are not limited to, providing educational support, transportation, parenting assistance, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavior management.
Minimum Qualifications And Competencies
Education /Background:
- BA/BS Degree in social services or related field highly preferred, but equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered to meet qualifications for this position.
- 1-3 years of experience working directly with seriously disturbed children, adolescents, and families.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking required.
- CA Driver License required in order to provide transportation for clients for linkage services, or other pre-approved outings, as needed.
- Experience working with multiethnic/racial clients and communities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work well within a team atmosphere.
- Proficiency at computer required.
Position is hybrid remote and requires telehealth and in-person appointments in the field and in the office, meeting with clients, prospects and community partners as needed. Employee must be available to work during office hours. Employees in crisis programs must be available to participate in the on-call rotation schedule as assigned.
Salary : $26
