In-Home Specialist (On-Call)

Optimist Boys Home & Ranch; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimist Boys Home & Ranch is seeking an In-Home Specialist to support foster youths in the Therapeutic Shelter Home program on Woodland Hills campus. This part-time role involves in-home engagement, intake, safety planning, and coordination with RP families in SPA 1 & SPA 2.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, be bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and capable of managing medications, documentation, and crisis response as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Training and/or experience with evidence-based practices preferred.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Support staff by observing RP homes for safety and wellbeing.
• Advise RP of estimated arrival times after client is en route.
• Email RP client information and required documents.
• Assist with intake, safety planning, and medication records when applicable.
• Provide hygiene products and emergency clothing as needed.
• Explain incentive programs and support to the client.
• Coordinate check-ins at specified times and engage with client at home 3–5 times weekly.
• Arrange activities or outings with the client as appropriate.
• Assist with homework and be available for after-hours crises.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Woodland Hills Campus - Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $23.50 - $23.50 Hourly

The In-Home Specialist provides support to Foster Youth placed in the Therapeutic Shelter Home program located in SPA 1 & SPA 2.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Support Agency staff will observe the Resource Parents’(RP) home for any items that can be a danger to the child’s wellbeing
• Once Support Agency staff receives confirmation from Placement Assistant Staff (PAS) that client is in route, Support Agency staff will advise RP of estimated time of arrival
• Support Agency staff will email RP the client’s contact information, and any supporting documents that are needed
• RP or Support Agency staff will have transportation fill out the transition form upon arrival to the RP’s home
• Support Agency staff will meet client at the RP’s house to engage and welcome client. Staff will complete intake, safety plan, Medication Administration Record (if applicable), take photo, complete inventory and search client confiscating any contraband items
• Support Agency staff will provide hygiene products and emergency clothing as needed
• Support Agency staff will explain the incentive program, review expectation and support to the client.
• Support Agency staff will review medication and paperwork with RP if applicable.
• Support Agency staff will call RP’s for a check in at 7:30am, 12:30pm and 10:00pm
• Support Agency staff will engage with client in the RP’s home 3 to 5 times a week, and more if needed. Staff will contact RP to arrange visit prior to arrival
• Support Agency staff will engage with client by bringing various activities to the homes or go on outings (if applicable)
• Support Agency staff will participate in CFT’s
• Support Agency staff will assist clients with their homework assignments if needed
• Support Agency staff will be available by phone to respond to after-hours emergent/urgent/crisis situation including responding to psychiatric emergencies and coordination for Psychiatric Mobil Response Team (PMRT).
• Support Agency staff will assess emotional/behavior status and provide any needed interventions to address anxieties/feelings regarding change in placement/separation from family and friends.
• Support Agency staff will provide the TSH Resource Parents with hands on support at their home with the client anytime of the day and night (Resource Parents have access to Support Agency staff 24 hours 7 days a week)
• Support Agency staff will ensure medication authorization is current and prescriptions are filled.
• Support Agency staff will address any other related issues or concerns
• Support Agency staff will provide Resource Parent, and client/youth, contact information sheet including social worker, and provider phone numbers for 24/7 response
• In the event of an emergency Support Agency staff transports client to the nearest hospital
• Support Agency staff will complete and submit all Serious Incident Reports such as Away from Care incidents, medical, and physical altercations etc.. and be responsible for following up on any serious incident reports, and notifying the appropriate parties such as “Licensing, DCFS, assigned Social worker, and on-site team”
• Support Agency staff will assist RP’s with any mandated reporting
• In the event of removals/relocations Support Agency staff will transport clients to new temporary shelter home assignment
• Support Agency staff will provide Respite to the RP’s
• Support Agency staff will collaborate with shelter home caregivers regarding setting up and facilitating Get 2 Know calls while offering ongoing support to the RP’s and client
• Support Agency staff will have on going collaboration with RP’s regarding clients shelter care needs appointments, follow ups etc…
• Support Agency staff are to utilize personal vehicle to visits RP’s homes, staff will be eligible to receive mileage reimbursements for the use of their vehicle at the approved IRS rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Bilingual in English/Spanishpreferred.
• Training and experience in Evidence-based Practices (EBP’s) preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge and/or competence in LA County DCFS Therapeutic Shelter Home policies and/or procedures preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible with hours and duties.
• All employees, regardless of position service as role models for children and adolescents who are serviced by OYHFS programs. Therefore, each employee must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents and adults who may have mental or behavioral problems. The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.
• Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB Test, Physical Exam and Drug Testing. Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and a clear DMV record for at least 5 years. Must have the visual, physical and technical ability to independently operate a variety of office equipment including the use of a computer. Will also require bending, stooping, filing, lifting of at least 50 lbs. or more.
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company
• Must be able to be pass a fingerprint background investigation.
• Must be able to pass a TB test, Physical Exam, and Drug Screening.