Family Services Coordinator

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Family Services Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing case management and parenting education to families, ensuring their safety and stability through collaborative efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience with diverse families, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment that values empathy and teamwork. If you are passionate about helping families thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and wraparound training required.
• Experience with low-income families and diverse backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and parenting education to families.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure child safety and stability.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in human development

Tools

DMH documentation

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women's Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.

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Responsibilities

The Family Services Coordinator's responsibilities include providing case management and teaching and demonstrating activities according to the child and family's plan of care. The Family Services Coordinator works in collaboration with a team of professionals to ensure child safety and stability. He/She also provides parenting education activities as well as referrals, advocacy support, and anticipatory guidance for a caseload of 10 to 11 families. This position will require flexibility with respect to responsibilities as the program evolves over a five-year funding period. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person in this role is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in child development, social work, psychology, human development, or a related field.
2. Wraparound training.
3. Familiarity with DMH documentation requirements.
4. Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Ability to assess families across a broad spectrum of areas, recognizing professional boundaries and the need for consultation from other disciplines.
6. Experience working with low-income families and families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
7. Empathy, warmth, and the ability to establish ongoing supportive relationships with an ethnically diverse population.
8. Knowledge of the agencies in the Pico-Union and downtown Los Angeles areas that serve low-income families.
9. Familiarity with the effects of parental alcohol and/or other drug abuse on family health, parenting, and general functioning. Experience in making home visits to low-income families.
10. Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records and in writing to articulate concepts and ideas in notes and reports.
11. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills.
12. Possession of a valid California driver's license and ability to make home visits to various Los Angeles County locations.

Pay Range

$27.71 - $40.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.