• Job Description

  Req#: FAMIL001705

  Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth? If yes, join the great team of people at Koinonia Family Services in our post-adoption wraparound program, supporting families in the San Diego area. We are looking for a part-time Family Specialist to serve families who have adopted children/youth out of the foster care system and are experiencing challenges with the child’s/youth’s behavioral and mental health. The Family Specialist works directly with youth and families to model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions to enhance stability, safety, and well-being. This includes working directly in the family’s home and community to provide support and interventions.

  The Family Specialist opportunity includes:

  • A great chance to support youth who have experienced trauma
  • Starting hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, or higher with prior wraparound experience
  • Benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and participation in our 401k plan
  • Enhance your knowledge and skills by working alongside a committed team of professionals to learn cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment modalities
  • Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families find hope and healing

  This is a part-time position. The schedule is about 5-10 hours per week at first, with more hours available as additional families are added to the program.

  Under the leadership of the Wraparound Program Supervisor, you will work with the Wraparound Facilitator and the Wraparound Parent Partner to provide direct services to youth and families. This includes:

  • Work directly with youth and families in their home and community to develop positive relationships and implement the plan of care
  • Model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions to promote stabilization in the home and community
  • Provide skill-building interventions for the youth and family to improve their behavioral outcomes
  • Participate in a family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive planning process for creating individualized plans of care
  • Support youth to participate effectively in child and family team (CFT) meetings
  • Implement strengths-based behavior plans with individualized strategies that include supportive linkage to the community and school
  • Maintain case files for assigned youth and families
  • Transport youth to appointments and community resources

  We are seeking candidates with an associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field (or substantial coursework completed toward an AA degree), and who have one year of experience working with high-risk youth (preferred). We will also consider candidates with “lived experience” with foster care and adoption.

  Join Our Team: Experience a Fulfilling Work Environment at Koinonia Family Services!

  At Koinonia Family Services, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95% of employees reported strong coworker relationships, 96% were satisfied with their supervisors, and 94% felt respected at work. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and families, bringing hope and healing to those in need.

  Important Note:

  As a licensed facility under Community Care Licensing, we are required to have applicants complete the California Live Scan process for a criminal history review. This process includes checks by the California Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Child Abuse Central Index. For positions in San Diego County, we consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In addition to criminal history, we review various aspects of an applicant's background, including but not limited to education, employment history, motor vehicle or driving history, reference checks, license or credential verification, and medical examinations.

  This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Family Specialists are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Koinonia Family Services is a state-licensed, non-profit public service organization who's caring and compassionate staff and families have helped thousands of children and teens begin a new life. We exist to bring hope and healing to children, youth a...

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