Part-Time Wraparound Family Specialist — Youth Support

Koinonia; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a Part-time Family Specialist for wraparound services in the Bakersfield area. You will support youth who experienced trauma, working in home and community settings to implement care plans and build positive behaviors.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with a Wraparound Supervisor and a Wraparound Facilitator, and flexibility for evening/weekend hours. Prior wraparound experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field (or substantial coursework toward AA degree).
• One year of experience working with high-risk youth (preferred).
• Lived experience with foster care and adoption can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth and families in their home and community to develop positive relationships and implement the plan of care.
• Model positive behavior and implement targeted behavioral interventions to promote stabilization in the home and community.
• Provide skill-building interventions for the youth and family to improve behavioral outcomes.
• Participate in a family-centered, strength-based planning process for individualized plans of care.
• Support youth to participate effectively in child and family team (CFT) meetings.
• Implement strengths-based behavior plans with community and school linkages.
• Maintain case files for assigned youth and families.
• Transport youth to appointments and community resources.

Skills

Associate degree in Behavioral Science

Experience with high-risk youth

Lived experience with foster care/adop

Education

Associate’s degree in behavioral science-related field

Substantial coursework toward AA degree

Job description

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a Part-time Family Specialist for wraparound services in the Bakersfield area. You will support youth who experienced trauma, working in home and community settings to implement care plans and build positive behaviors.

The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with a Wraparound Supervisor and a Wraparound Facilitator, and flexibility for evening/weekend hours. Prior wraparound experience is a plus.