In Home Specialist

FIVE ACRES; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Merit reviews

Retention stipends

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Remote options for identified roles

Job summary

FIVE ACRES in California seeks staff to provide therapeutic and behavioral skill-building services to children, young adults, and families. Under supervision, you’ll respond to crises, conduct intakes, and coordinate with DCFS.

You will also plan activities, maintain documentation, and participate in supervision to improve care. Qualifications include a high school diploma with mental health experience; a CA driver license and a personal vehicle; Pro-Act and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two years of mental health experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a mental health field preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Personal car available for agency business if needed.
• Pro-Act certification training at minimum.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours incl. evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT for notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, behavioral skill-building services to clients.
• Respond to urgent and crisis situations under supervision.
• Conduct intakes and orientations for newly admitted children, 24/7.
• Plan and facilitate leisure-time activities with families.
• Maintain weekly communication with DCFS staff and client teams.
• Prepare and submit documentation; maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in case supervision and apply feedback to practice.
• Establish rapport with clients, families, and the community.
• Attend team meetings and client appointments with the TSH team.
• Complete client risk assessments and communicate risks promptly.
• Stay updated on program standards; pursue ongoing learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and agency information.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Driving

Computer skills

Pro-Act certification

First Aid/CPR

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in mental health field (preferred)

Mental health experience

Valid California Driver License

Personal car available for agency business

Tools

Microsoft Office

WELLIGENT software

Job description

• Provides therapeutic, behavioral skill-building services to children, young adults, and families. Assists in managing the behavior of clients through the use of approved behavioral management techniques/interventions. Available to respond to urgent and crisis situations.
• Under the direct supervision of TSH Supervisor and in collaboration with DCFS co-located staff, staff will conduct intakes and orientations to newly admitted children on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis.
• Plans, implements, and facilitates the constructive use of leisure time through therapeutic activities in coordination with families.
• Maintain regular weekly communication/consultation with DCFS staff and client's team in order to stay updated on client treatment, needs, and care coordination opportunities.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all documentation and reports promptly, maintains confidentiality in all matters of Agency personnel, operations, and clients.
• Participates in case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current clients, and program documentation; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into therapeutic practice with clients.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients, families, and community; works effectively within the TSH position and community at large.
• Attends/participates in TSH meetings (Child and Family Team Meetings and team consultations when necessary) and attends/participates in client appointments with TSH team, clients, and families.
• Completes client risk assessments in accordance with TSH program trainings/protocols. Ensure immediate communication of client risks to TSH team, TSH supervisors, and DCFS.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.
• Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency (including media).
• Incorporates Agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
• Maintains a professional relationship with clients at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two (2) years of mental health experience (paid or unpaid). Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field, preferred.
• Mental health experience includes experience providing services to children and/or adults to improve or restore social, vocational, economic, housing and/or mental functioning.
• Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance, and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
• Availability of a personal car with appropriate insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, if needed; adhering to federal motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.
• Working knowledge of the family patterns, child-rearing practices, special needs, traditions, and values of the ethnic and cultural groups served by the program.
• Working knowledge of the methods involved in organizing recreation activities.
• Ability to pass and utilize Pro-Act certification training.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain Pro-Act and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Compensation Range: $19.38/hr - $28.67/hr

Work culture matters at 5A!

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance.
• We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends.
• We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!