Child and Family Specialist (Baldwin Park)

Hillsides; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted note-taking

Bilingual stipend

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF

Job summary

Hillsides is seeking a Child and Family Specialist (Baldwin Park) to support healing for children and families in a Wraparound setting. The role emphasizes crisis management, care planning, and family involvement, with a strong focus on documentation and client records.

Starting hourly rate ranges from $25.00 to $28.00, depending on bilingual status and experience. The position includes extensive benefits, PTO, holidays, and public service loan forgiveness eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences and 2 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or an Associate's degree in social sciences and 4 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or 6 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children.
• Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective crisis management/de-escalation skills in a variety of settings
• Utilize communication skills in Wraparound family team meetings and assist in development of individualized Plan of Care
• Ensure involvement of family in development of treatment planning
• Provide and link services to family as outlined in Plan of Care
• Demonstrate creativity delivering behavioral services aligned with Plan of Care
• Able to work non-traditional hours on a regular basis
• Participate in Wraparound trainings and meetings as directed by program director
• Develop and maintain accurate client records, including progress notes and needs/strengths assessments
• Other duties as required

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Plan of Care development

Family involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Associate's degree in social sciences

Job description

Child and Family Specialist (Baldwin Park)

Who We Are:

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality, comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Starting Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (based on bilingual status and/or experience)

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization!

• AI-assisted note-taking to streamline documentation and enhance focus on client care
• Bilingual stipend of $2,000 for application positions
• 13 Paid Holidays per year, including Juneteenth
• Earn up to 16 days of paid vacation time, plus 50 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• The Difference Card- Employer-funded benefit that works alongside an employee's health insurance plan to help offset out-of-pocket costs like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Vision insurance offers 100% employer-paid vision plan through EyeMed for you and your entire family
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Demonstrate effective crisis management/de-escalation skills in a variety of settings
• Utilize communication skills in regular Wraparound family team meetings and assist in development of individualized Plan of Care
• Ensure involvement of family in development of treatment planning
• Provide and link services to family as outlined in Plan of Care
• Demonstrate creativity developing and delivering behavioral services to individuals and families that is consistent with Plan of Care
• Demonstrate a willingness to work flexible hours; be available to work non-traditional hours on a regular basis
• Participate in Wraparound trainings and meetings as assigned by program director
• Develop and maintain accurate client records, including progress notes and participate in development of needs/strengths assessment and Plan of Care
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATES

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences and 2 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or an Associates of Arts degree in social sciences and4 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or 6 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children
• Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, veteran or military status, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.