Youth & Family Wraparound Specialist (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays when schedule 15+ hours

Job summary

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth? If yes, join the great team at Koinonia Family Services in our post-adoption wraparound program, supporting families in the Temecula area.

We are looking for a part-time Family Specialist to serve families who have adopted children/youth out of the foster care system and are experiencing challenges with the child's/youth's behavioral and mental health.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a behavioral science-related field or substantial coursework toward an AA degree.
• One year of experience working with high-risk youth (preferred).
• Lived experience with foster care and adoption will 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 their behavioral outcomes.
• Participate in a family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive 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.

Education

AA degree coursework toward behavioral science

Job description

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of youth? If yes, join the great team at Koinonia Family Services in our post-adoption wraparound program, supporting families in the Temecula area.

We are looking for a part-time Family Specialist to serve families who have adopted children/youth out of the foster care system and are experiencing challenges with the child's/youth's behavioral and mental health.