Child Family Specialist in Los Angeles, California at Chicanos Por La Causa

Help someone build their New Beginning today. Amanecer in Los Angeles, CA is searching for a Child Family Specialist to join our Wraparound team!

TITLE: Child & Family Specialist
FLSA: Non-Exempt
HYBRID REMOTE: Work in the field, office (SPA 4 & 6), and from home, meeting clients in-person/in-office and telehealth
PAY & BENEFITS: $26.25 hourly

• Amanecer Professional Development Stipend for continuous learning!
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Generous Paid Holiday plus 1 floating personal holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles

LOCATION: The Wrap team supports clients in both SPA 4 and SPA 6, with offices on 1200 Wilshire Blvd (Los Angeles) and 3680 E Imperial Highway (Lynwood)

ABOUT AMANECER
We empower underserved kids, adults, and domestic abuse victims to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through culturally competent, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services. In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to “New Beginning”. We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment.

Since 1975, with help from the county, foundations, and donors, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST?

• You have experience working with children and families from high-needs, diverse communities, and you apply cultural responsiveness in daily interactions and service delivery.
• You communicate clearly and respectfully while advocating for families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• You are proactive and manage your time effectively while balancing in-home services, documentation, transportation of clients, and crisis response when plans disrupt.
• You maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, demonstrating integrity and sound judgment when handling client records, sensitive information, and crisis situations.
• You enjoy a team-based environment and are comfortable using computers and electronic systems to document services, track plans of care, and coordinate with partners.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
As the Child and Family Specialist, you will directly support children and families as identified in their individualized treatment plan and collaborate as a member of a child and family team with a Therapist, Facilitator, Parent Partner and Wraparound leadership. You'll be out in the community in both SPA 4 and 6 meeting with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities.

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of individualized child and family plans of care.
• Deliver hands-on, in-home and community-based services that support daily living, including parenting support, behavior management, education support, and home management.
• Advocate for children and families while promoting family-centered practices and shared decision-making.
• Respond to crises and plan disruptions by providing onsite crisis support and consultation to families and partnering providers.
• Transport clients to approved appointments, services, and activities to ensure continuity of care and access to resources.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance, demonstrate cultural responsiveness, and participate in required trainings, meetings, and in-service sessions.

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 to support our Spanish-speaking clients.
• Active CA Drivers license and auto insurance in order to meet clients and partners in the community and provide transportation to clients for linkage services and outings as needed.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Are you ready to be part of La Causa? Then apply today and LET'S GOOOOO!

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.