Wage band range $18.00 to $26.00 per hour per hour; however, it is ultimately determined by contract obligations, the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Position is eligible to test for additional bilingual pay incentive. This position will not be offered as a remote workstyle. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
Under the direction of the Clinical and Program leadership, functions as a member of an assigned service team and provides direct services to children and families identified in individualized service plans. Expected to carry out the mission of Casa Pacifica as it relates to individualized interventions as needed at a child's home, school, or other community setting.
The Child and Family Specialist requires skills in engaging and working directly with the clients and also with parents as partners. The ideal candidate must be able to work successfully with families from diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the ongoing development and evaluation of the Plan of Care, Safety and Crisis Plan as well as the overall Wraparound process.
Engages with assigned families, in accordance with individualized service plans, in providing concrete services to assist the child and family with their tasks of daily living. Concrete services include but are not limited to educational support, transportation, parenting assistance, home management assistance, recreational activities, behavior management, and development of resources and natural supports in the community.
As directed by the Child and Family Team (CFT) for each family, provide advocacy and support to individual client and the family as a whole to help meet the goals identified in the Plan of Care. Promote child and family/professional partnerships and family decision making.
Assist in providing crisis management to families and children when plans disrupt and on-site consultation to others involved in plans.
Participate in 24-hour on-call system including rotating weekend coverage.
Consistently attend all team meetings, child and family meetings, and face-to-face meetings and any other meetings as required.
Attend Case Review on time and arrived prepared to discuss critical issues in families engaged in the process. Additionally, participates in individual clinical supervision minimally twice a month.
Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with both internal staff throughout all levels of the agency and with external resources.
Assist in monitoring and ensuring effective linkages with community and agency service providers.
Serve as a role model and advocate for children and families involved in the wraparound process.
Maintain a flexible work schedule as necessary to provide support for youth and families at varying times, days, and places, including early mornings and late evenings.
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