Family Intervention Family Advocate

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

Job Details: Job Location: Stockton, CA 95202-2412, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, POSITION SUMMARY

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Promote and maintain a sense of collaboration at CAPC.
• Represent the agency consistently and professionally, always modeling a commitment to its Mission and Values.
• Have a solid working knowledge of all the rules, regulations, and laws that apply to assigned position/program.
• Assure program continuity, quality and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, children and community members.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with other stakeholders to ensure support of the agency’s vision, mission, and values.
• Attention to detail and following directions with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Work on multiple tasks and switch among tasks.
• Respond appropriately to difficult and sensitive matters.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work.
• Abide by the CAPC Characteristics.
• Other duties, both program-specific and CAPC-related, as assigned.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Provide intense home-based services to assigned families; focusing on development of family needs and service plans, access to various resources, and overall support with mental health issues challenging the family and/or identified client.
• Complete home visits independently to meet with clients and families, must be able to utilize appropriate field safety judgement.
• Conduct risk assessments and follow safety protocols.
• Complete child abuse reports consistent with mandated reporting laws.
• Assume responsibility for case assessments, service plans, and reports for each case.
• Maintain Family Intervention files and data base programs/trackers on a daily basis and assisting with any related statistical and/or evaluation components.
• Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between Family Intervention and other CAPC staff, CPS, community partner agencies, and other individuals relevant to the successful case management of each case.
• Assist the Program Manager as requested.
• Network with other community agencies and participate when requested, in community and health fairs and other events designed to promote CAPC programs.
• Establish trust with families through family centered support and encouragement. Use strength-based approach and perspective at all times, while implementing motivational interviewing and knowledge of protective factors in work.
• Teach problem solving skills to enhance family functioning and assist in setting and achieving family goals.
• Coach parents to act as advocates for themselves and their children to provide healthy/safe environment for children.
• Attend IEPs, 504 plans, and SST meetings when appropriate and empower families to selfadvocate when needed.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course in social services, child development or a closely related field, preferred.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience working with children and families. Experience and enthusiasm for working with and supporting families; especially parents/caregivers.
• Knowledge of: Child welfare issues, Childhood development, and child abuse issues. Knowledge of community-based and social networks and resources.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook) and ability to learn server general maintenance functions and other software as requested.
• Other: Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a health physical and provide a T.B. clearance.
• Must submit fingerprints for Department of Justice Clearance.
• Must agree to a DMV record report compliant with the agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of automobile insurance.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS BASED ON A TYPICAL WEEKN= Never R= Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week) O= Occasional (1%-33% of the time)F= Frequent (34%-66% of the time) C= Constant (Over 66% of the time)NROFCNROFCNROFCNROFCNROFCNROFCNROFCNROFCNROFCLifting/CarryingTwisting/TurningUnder 10 lbs.XReach over shoulderX11-20 lbs.XReach overheadX21-50 lbs.XReach outwardX51-100 lbs.XClimbXOver 100 lbs.XCrawlXKneelXPushing/PullingSquatXUnder 10 lbs.XSitX11-20 lbs.XWalk-Normal SurfacesX21-50 lbs.XWalk-Uneven SurfacesX51-100 lbs.XWalk-Slippery SurfacesXOver 100 lbs.XStandXBendXOtherKeyboard/Ten KeyXFingering (fine dexterity)XHandling (grasping, holding)XRepetitive Motion - HandsX

*Funding: The position depends on continued funding and is an at-will position.