Child Abuse Prevention Specialist

Alma Family Services; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Alma Family Services in Monterey Park, CA is seeking a social services professional to work independently and with a team to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of children.

You will coordinate with county staff, connect families to community providers for special needs support, and help identify and remove barriers to placement. Strong English and Spanish communication, crisis judgment, and reliable transportation are needed.

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or related field with 1 year of experience in group homes, hospitals, or day treatment.
• AA degree with two years relevant experience.
• HS diploma with three years relevant experience.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DCFS staff to identify developmentally disabled children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
• Provide information and link to community providers who work with special needs children.
• Identify barriers to placement with parents, foster parents, and remove them.
• Offer and/or identify training and mentoring sessions for parents and providers.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or related field

AA degree with two years relevant experience

HS diploma with three years relevant experience

Job description

Will work independently and a part of a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. Work with County agency staff to coordinate services and programs for the wellbeing of the children. Provide information and ensure linkage to community providers who work with special needs children. Some responsibilities include, but not limited to, coordinate with DCFS staff to identify developmentally disabled children who have experienced child abuse or neglect. Consult with DCFS staff regarding types of support/services needed to prevent future abuse; obtain and maintain placement of children and family. Work with DCFS staff, parents and or foster parents to identify barriers for placement and to remove those barriers. Provide and/or identify training, education, and mentoring sessions for parents, foster parents and other providers to provide support and to develop skills for working with special needs children.

Qualifications

BA degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or related field and one year experience working in a group home, hospital, day treatment, or equivalent setting, OR AA degree and two years relevant experience, OR HS diploma and three years relevant experience. Previous experience working with children with special needs. Previous experience assessing for child abuse highly preferred. Experience in social services and/or child protective services; familiarity with the Department of Children and Family services preferred. Able to work independently and exercise sound judgment in crisis situations, both in the office setting and in the field/community. Able to communicate thought and ideas clearly both orally and written, in English and Spanish. Able to work evenings and weekends when needed. Must have reliable transportation, valid CA driver’s license, provide proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

Salary: $22 - $25/hour

Alma Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full and part-time employees (scheduled for 20 or more hours).

Mail: Alma Family Services
Human Resources Department
900 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Resumes are reviewed in the order in which they are received. We will contact you for further screening if you are considered to be a good match for our openings. We are unable to provide updates on resumes received.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic information, medical condition and any other legally protected status.

Alma Family Services conducts a thorough criminal history clearance, physical, tuberculosis, and drug screen.