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Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time

Job in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, 93586, USA
Listing for: Koinonia Family Services
Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Youth Development, Child Development/Support, Youth Support Worker
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 USD Hourly USD 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Family Specialist - Wraparound (Part-time)

Description

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 Lancaster 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.

Job Details

Description

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 Lancaster 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
  • Hourly pay rate:
    Starting wage of $20.00 per hour, or higher with prior Wraparound experience
  • Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and participation in our 401k plan
  • Paid holidays when your schedule is 15+ hours a week.
  • Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven
  • 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, approximately 12–24 hours per week, with hours varying based on caseload and program needs. The schedule may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

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

At Koinonia Family Services, we are committed to creating a supportive, mission-driven workplace where employees feel valued and connected to the work they do. In our recent employee climate survey, 98% of staff reported strong teamwork with their coworkers, and 97% said their supervisors treat them with respect. Employees also reported a strong connection to our mission and a clear understanding of how their work contributes to helping children and families.

Our staff consistently report that they are treated with dignity and…
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