ISFC Support Staff​/Family Specialist; Part-time

ISFC Support Staff/Family Specialist (Part-time)

Job Category
:
Foster/Adoption

Requisition Number
: ISFCS
001863

• Posted :
  July 2, 2026
• Part-Time

Visalia District Office
4008 S Demaree St., Suite A
Visalia, CA 93277, USA

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth and families? If so, join the great team at Koinonia Family Services in Visalia. We are looking for a qualified individual to join us as a part‑time ISFC Support Staff / Family Specialist. Due to the needs of the youth served in this program, we are seeking a qualified male staff member for this position.

This unique position provides direct support in two specialized programs. As an Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) Support Staff, you will work one‑on‑one with youth in foster care who have significant behavioral and mental health needs, helping them remain safely and successfully in their family‑based placements. As a Family Specialist in our Post‑Adoption Wraparound program, you will support families who have adopted children and youth from foster care and are experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges.

This is a part‑time position that will initially provide services to one family for approximately 5 to 10 hours per week, with opportunities for additional assignments and increased hours based on agency needs. Services are provided in the family's home and throughout the community. Work schedules are flexible and are based on the needs of assigned youth and families, including afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends.

• A great opportunity to support youth and families impacted by trauma
• Hourly pay rate: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
• Benefits include paid time off (PTO) and participation in our 401(k) plan (based on eligibility)
• Flexible scheduling based on the needs of assigned families
• Enhance your knowledge and skills by working alongside a committed team of professionals utilizing trauma‑informed and evidence‑based practices
• Gain valuable experience working in both foster care and post‑adoption behavioral health services
• Work with a great team of people who care about each other and are committed to bringing hope and healing to youth and families

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or human services field and 6+ months of relevant experience
• An associate degree in a related field and 1+ year of relevant experience
• A high school diploma/equivalency with an approved exception/waiver and 2+ years of direct, documented experience working with high‑needs youth

• Work directly with youth and families in their homes, schools, and communities to build positive relationships and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide one‑on‑one support to youth with significant emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs receiving ISFC
• Model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions that promote safety, stability, emotional regulation, and successful functioning in the home and community
• Teach and reinforce coping skills, communication skills, social skills, problem‑solving, emotional regulation, and other individualized behavioral goals
• Assist resource parents and adoptive families in implementing treatment strategies and reinforcing positive behavioral supports
• Utilize trauma‑informed practices and agency‑approved de‑escalation techniques to respond appropriately during behavioral crises while helping maintain placement stability
• Participate in a family‑centered, strength‑based, and culturally responsive planning process to develop and implement individualized service plans
• Support youth in participating effectively in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and other collaborative planning activities
• Implement individualized behavior support plans and connect youth and families with community resources, schools, and natural supports
• Transport youth to appointments, school activities, recreational opportunities, and other approved community resources
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case documentation in accordance with agency requirements
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, required trainings, and ongoing professional development
• Maintain professional boundaries while developing supportive, trusting relationships with youth and families

Must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, as well as a pre‑employment physical and TB test. Requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Koinonia Family Services is an equal‑opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.