Family Specialist | Spanish Bilingual

About the Role

The Family Specialist builds trusting relationships with both the child/youth (Youth) and their parent/caregiver(s) (Caregivers), while providing practical guidance and strategies that address behavioral challenges and support emotional growth. In this role, the Family Specialist also helps uncover unmet needs, teaches coping skills, and bridges gaps to repair relationships and build understanding amongst family members. The Family Specialist engages both the youth and the caregiver(s) to explore behaviors, practice new skills, and create lasting connections. The Family Specialist offers direct behavioral interventions and skill-building for the youth and caregivers. The Family Specialist is the family’s primary behavioral support partner, working in coordination with the youth therapist and the Child and Family Team to support the youth and caregiver(s) in achieving their goals.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with youth and their caregivers.
• Provide practical guidance and strategies to address behavioral challenges and support emotional growth.
• Help uncover unmet needs and teach coping skills.
• Bridge gaps to repair relationships and build understanding among family members.
• Engage youth and caregivers to explore behaviors and practice new skills.
• Offer direct behavioral interventions and skill-building.
• Serve as the family’s primary behavioral support partner in coordination with the youth therapist and Child and Family Team.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call system (pay differential applies).

Requirements

Education: Applicants should meet one of the following qualifications:

• FS I: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
• FS II: Associate’s degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or a closely related field.
• FS III: Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or a closely related field.

Experience: Applicants should meet one of the following experiences:

• FS I: Three (3) years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and families.
• FS II: Two (2) years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and families.
• FS III: One (1) year’s experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or families.

License or Certification:

• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.

Program Overview

• Programs: Youth consented program.
• Population Served: Clients aged 12-21 years old.
• Facility & Setting: Community, home-based, and juvenile justice systems (Ranch, juvenile hall).
• Clinical Services: Provides mental health services to youth involved in juvenile and child welfare systems.
• Skills & Services: Wraparound approach provides services to the entire family.

Pay

Starting compensation: $31.34 - $37.61 USD per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, Sunday-Thursday, AM Shift (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.