Child & Family Specialist - FSP

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team
• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

We are seeking a Child and Family Specialist for our Palmdale facility to work in our Full-Service Partnership (FSP) program
. FSP is a specialized, intensive, community-based program for children, adolescents and transitional age youth with serious mental health problems. The Child and Family Specialist will be primarily responsible for providing rehabilitation and case management services.

• Provides rehabilitative services to selected clients within CFGC programs.
• These services will be provided in the most appropriate and effective setting, including home, school, other community settings.
• Works as a member of the CFGC and Full Service Partnership (FSP) treatment teams.
• Conducts Community Outreach and Engagement services with potential FSP clients as assigned.
• Participates with clinicians and other professionals in treatment team meetings.
• Under the direction of the clinician assigned to each case, provides services to caseload of children/adolescents and their families/caregivers, services include:
• Day to day support to children/adolescents and their families/caregivers.
• Appropriate, positive role models to children/adolescents.
• Training in social skills, communication, anger management, and self-assertion.
• Providing information on community resources and programs.
• Maintains regular contact with staff of referring agency and other agencies involved with the case.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with other community programs and resources.
• Participates in inter-agency meetings as appropriate, in order to collaborate and cooperate in meeting the needs of children/adolescents in the program.
• May participate in therapy sessions as requested by the clinician.
• Maintains records of contacts and services provided, including all DMH and DCFS documentation as assigned.
• Provides transportation of clients to and from scheduled program activities and appointments as appropriate.

• Monday through Friday (40 hours per week)
• Hours vary – some evening appointments required
• Work schedule is based on the needs of the Center

• Experience working with emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and families.
• Ability to be respectful of all cultures and religious beliefs and work within a family system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all levels of staff, clients, and colleagues.
• Must have a good attendance record in addition to being punctual by consistently being on time to work, meetings and appointments.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have a clean clear driving record.
• B.A. in human services or social service field. Requirement for B.A. may be waived if applicant has A.A. and commensurate experience.
• Salary: $24.50/hour