Child and Family Specialist

Who We Are:

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt Opportunity
Starting Salary Range: $$22.67-$24.67 per hour (based on bilingual status and/or experience) 

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization.

• Bilingual stipend of $2,000-$4,000 for application positions.
• 13 Paid Holiday per year including Cesar Chavez & Juneteenth, earn up to 22 days of PTO
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401k Plan: Hillsides offers a standard 401k plan with employer match with bi-level matching up to 5%; eligibility for enrollment in this plan is upon the date of hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Demonstrate effective crisis management/de-escalation skills in a variety of settings
• Utilize communication skills in regular Wraparound family team meetings and assist in development of individualized Plan of Care
• Ensure involvement of family in development of treatment planning
• Provide and link services to family as outlined in Plan of Care
• Demonstrate creativity developing and delivering behavioral services to individuals and families that is consistent with Plan of Care
• Demonstrate a willingness to work flexible hours; be available to work non-traditional hours on a regular basis
• Participate in Wraparound trainings and meetings as assigned by program director
• Develop and maintain accurate client records, including progress notes and participate in development of needs/strengths assessment and Plan of Care
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATES

• Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and 2 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or an Associates of Arts degree in social sciences and  4 years experience working with emotionally disturbed children or 6 years experience working with emotionally disturbed children
• Valid California drivers license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

We commit to creating an environment that promotes safety, empowerment, belonging, and justice for the entire Hillsides community through using the practices of awareness, appreciation, acceptance, and advancement. Incorporating DEI principles into the organizational structure, policies, workforce, and service helps heal wounds of historic and ongoing discrimination and creates a space where all individuals are safe to be their genuine selves.

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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