Family Intervention Advocate — Home-Based Family Support

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time Family Intervention Specialist to support at-risk families through home-based services. You will conduct visits, assess needs, create service plans, and coordinate with CPS and community partners to promote child safety and family resilience.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities; travel up to 50% and a day shift are typical.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course in social services, child development or a closely related field, preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child welfare issues, childhood development, and child abuse issues.
• Technical skills: intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to learn server maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide intense home-based services to assigned families; focus on development of family needs and service plans, access to resources, and mental health support.
• Complete home visits independently with clients and families; use appropriate field safety judgement.
• Conduct risk assessments and follow safety protocols.
• Complete child abuse reports per mandated reporting laws.
• Manage case assessments, service plans, and reports for each case.
• Maintain family intervention files and data trackers; assist with statistics and evaluation components.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services/child development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time Family Intervention Specialist to support at-risk families through home-based services. You will conduct visits, assess needs, create service plans, and coordinate with CPS and community partners to promote child safety and family resilience.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities; travel up to 50% and a day shift are typical.