Family Specialist - Bilingual

Stars Behavioral Health Group; El Monte (CA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer-paid medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

CEU opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to serve Spanish-speaking youth and families in El Monte, CA. The role sits within the Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound program and requires strong engagement with youth and caregivers to address behavioral challenges.

The position offers on-site hours Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM, with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits plus paid CEU opportunities and supervision for BBS hours where applicable.

Formación

• FS I: High School diploma or equivalent required
• FS II: Associate degree in mental health, human services or closely related field
• FS III: Bachelor’s degree in mental health, human services, or closely related field

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct behavioral interventions and skill-building for youth and caregivers.
• Establish trusting relationships with youth and caregivers and guide behavior strategies.
• Collaborate with the youth therapist and Family Team to support youth and caregiver goals.

Conocimientos

Spanish Speaking

Strong communication

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in mental health or related field

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field

Descripción del empleo

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title

Behavioral Health Specialist - Spanish Speaking Required

Division/Program

Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound

Starting Compensation

21.03 - 25.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location

El Monte, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

Education

• FS I: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• FS II: Associates degree in a Mental Health, Human Services or closely related field
• FS III: Bachelor’s degree in a mental health, human services, or closely related field

Experience

• FS I: Three (3) years experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and families
• FS II: Two (2) years experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and families
• FC III: One (1) year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or families

Licensure & Certification

• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy

Language Skills

• Spanish Speaking Required

How you will make a difference

The Family Specialist builds trusting relationships with both the child/youth (Youth) and their parent/ caregiver(s) (Caregivers), while providing practical guidance and strategies that address behavioral challenges and support emotional growth. In this role, the Family Specialist also helps uncover unmet needs, teaches coping skills, and bridges gaps to repair relationships and build understanding amongst family members. The Family Specialist engages both the youth and the caregiver(s) to explore behaviors, practice new skills, and create lasting connections. The Family Specialist offers direct behavioral interventions and skill-building for the youth and caregivers. The Family Specialist is the family’s primary behavioral support partner, working in coordination with the youth therapist and the Child and Family Team to support the youth and caregiver(s) in achieving their goals.

Division/Program Overview

• Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services , Crisis response, team-based approach
• Population Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse |
• Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8
• Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions , and parental skill enhancement
• Length of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 months
• Skills & Transition:
  • Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support
  • Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources

Learn more about SBHG at

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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