Trauma-Informed Child & Family Specialist

Hillsides; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted note-taking

Bilingual stipend

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF

Job summary

Hillsides is seeking a Child and Family Specialist (Baldwin Park) to support healing for children and families in a Wraparound setting. The role emphasizes crisis management, care planning, and family involvement, with a strong focus on documentation and client records.

Starting hourly rate ranges from $25.00 to $28.00, depending on bilingual status and experience. The position includes extensive benefits, PTO, holidays, and public service loan forgiveness eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences and 2 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or an Associate's degree in social sciences and 4 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children or 6 years' experience working with emotionally disturbed children.
• Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective crisis management/de-escalation skills in a variety of settings
• Utilize communication skills in Wraparound family team meetings and assist in development of individualized Plan of Care
• Ensure involvement of family in development of treatment planning
• Provide and link services to family as outlined in Plan of Care
• Demonstrate creativity delivering behavioral services aligned with Plan of Care
• Able to work non-traditional hours on a regular basis
• Participate in Wraparound trainings and meetings as directed by program director
• Develop and maintain accurate client records, including progress notes and needs/strengths assessments
• Other duties as required

Skills

Crisis management

Communication

Plan of Care development

Family involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Associate's degree in social sciences

Job description

Hillsides is seeking a Child and Family Specialist (Baldwin Park) to support healing for children and families in a Wraparound setting. The role emphasizes crisis management, care planning, and family involvement, with a strong focus on documentation and client records.

Starting hourly rate ranges from $25.00 to $28.00, depending on bilingual status and experience. The position includes extensive benefits, PTO, holidays, and public service loan forgiveness eligibility.