FSP Child Family Specialist

Alma Family Services; Monterey Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Alma Family Services in California seeks a dedicated professional to develop individualized service plans with parents and caregivers, assess needs, and advocate for suitable services in community settings.

The role involves managing family and child crises, evaluating progress in interdisciplinary teams, and providing guidance in the home and other environments. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish), have a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field, and hold a CA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required.
• Experience in mental health services or SED youth in community-based settings preferred.
• Must communicate clearly in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans with parents/caregivers.
• Assess needs and advocate for appropriate services.
• Manage community and family crises involving children and parents.
• Evaluate progress in parent/child/family outcomes and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Work independently in the family’s home and diverse community settings.
• Document activities in accordance with regulations.
• Participate in case disposition meetings.
• Provide crisis de-escalation in the field.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Developin collaboration with parents/caregivers individualized service plans. Continually assess needsand provide advocacy support in obtaining appropriate services. Manage community and family crises involving children and parents. Evaluate parent/child/family progress and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Provide guidance and support tochildren andtheir families/caregivers in a variety of environments and community settings. Documentall activities in accordance with applicable regulations. Participate in case disposition meetings on a routine basis. Work independently in the family’s home and variety of community and/or treatment settings.

Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field. Experience in mental health services and/or SED youth in community-based settings and/or MHRS Experience with the mental health, child welfare and/or juvenile probation systems. Knowledgeable of Department of Mental Health (DMH) paperwork, policies and procedures. Strong knowledge of case management and mental health rehabilitation principles. Must be able to work independently and exercise sound judgment in crisis situations, both in the office setting and in the field/community. Must be able to communicate thought and ideas clearly both orally and written, in both English and Spanish. Available to work evenings and weekends and able to provide rapid, real-time crisis de-escalation in the field. Must have valid CA driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

Salary: $26 - $30/hour

Alma Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full and part-time employees (scheduled for 20 or more hours).

Resumes are reviewed in the order in which they are received. We will contact you for further screening if you are considered to be a good match for our openings. We are unable to provide updates on resumes received.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic information, medical condition and any other legally protected status.

Alma Family Services conducts a thorough criminal history clearance, physical, tuberculosis, and drug screen.