Family Specialist II

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $23.00 - $28.23 per hour; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.

• Possible Bilingual Differentials:
  Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE.
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status

** Must meet eligibility requirements

$23.00 - $28.23

The Family Specialist II trains or oversees the development of a strength-based relationship with youth and caregivers. Models how to implement positive behavior change through the creation of behavioral strategies that will support stabilization in the home and community. Does whatever it takes to meet the needs of the family in a strength-based approach while also preserving the family unit. Assists in transitioning kids to the lowest level of care.

Provides staff with morale building, leadership development, role modeling, and overall support to the Family Specialist I to ensure that needs are met for families and each other. Continues to bring creativity and strength-based philosophy to the office and our families. Works independently in the family's home and a variety of community and/or treatment settings. This position works directly with children and adults.

• Demonstrates mastery of Family Specialist I job description
• Provides direct billable mental health services, documents in alignment with Medi Cal regulations and achieves set productivity expectations.
• Coaches and mentors others in the principles and concepts of functional behavior analysis and the development of individualized engagement processes.
• Teaches others how to utilize strengths of children, families, and others to assist in the implementation and achievement of goals and outcomes.
• Initiates and leads groups in developing resources within the community to serve children and families.
  Mentors, coaches and trains Family Specialists I
• Coaches others on how to engage caregivers in building youth specific parenting responses that support positive behavior change and overall family relationships.
• Documents interactions and practices and maintain administrative expectations in a timely manner and provides documentation coaching to others.
• Provides leadership in developing program responses to needs identified across a number of youth and families where natural community resources are not available or appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:
• Speak, read, and/or write another language may be required for some programs.

• Conflict Resolution
• Documents clearly and accurately
• Encouraging customer focus
• Initiative
• Time Management

Must remain physically fit enough to keep children and self-safe. While performing these duties the employee is required to perform the following physical tasks when the need…