Family Development Specialist I

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

• The compensation for this position can be up to $33.01 an hour. Compensation will vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary range may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.

• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!

• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

About Our Program

Program Type: First Five Program

Population Served: 0-5

The Pacific Clinics First 5 program is contracted with Santa Clara County Mental Health. First 5 provides services to children 0 to 5 and their families or support system. Services include home visitation and therapeutic services.

JOB SUMMARY

Scheduled Hours per Day: Mon-Friday 9am-5 pm

• Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency.

• Provides assessment and related developmental and psychosocial services to youth and their families by engaging and partnering with parents/caregivers so that they can meet the developmental needs of a youth.

• This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provides direct support to youth aged six (6) and under and families in a variety of settings.

• Conducts assessments of youth aged six (6) and under.

• Participates in multi-disciplinary team to develop initial treatment plans and monitors

• progress toward goals.

• Provides support counseling and crisis intervention for youth and families.

• Works with the family in the development and achievement of their case plan goals.

• Partners with family to identify and access community-based resources and strategies

• as they pertain to the five protective factors including but not limited to nutritional,

• medical, dental, drugs and alcohol abuse support services.

• Partners with caregivers in the development of agreed upon skills associated with

• acquisition of concrete needs, positive behavior management and parenting strategies,

• self-care and coping skills, safety planning, and community interactions.

• Mentors and supports families to effectively identify and access services to address

• and resolve emergency situations.

• Works with the family to develop reunification strategies and associated safety plans.

• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, training, family meetings, and

• professional consultation as necessary.

• Follows states laws regarding confidential information in verbal and written

• communication.

• Works collaboratively with members of the network partners and their services.

• Prepares reports and recordings in a timely manner.

• Actively participates in team meeting to effectively share issues, opportunities and successes to help ensure the entire multi-disciplinary team is "on the same page" and can perform at the highest possible level.

• Maintains record of all family contact and services used by youth, completes timely and accurate documentation.

• Follows up with families after services have been rendered to determine if service was successful or additional service is needed.

• Coordinates, disseminates, and collects outcome evaluation instruments.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as directed by the Clinical Program Manager.

• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.

CORE ABILITIES

Ability to: Lead discussion, conceptualize well, and communicate effectively. Advocate for families served within the larger community and other macro systems. Mobilize and educate families about formal and informal resources to support families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date.

• This can include, but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS) in Child Development and Developmental Interventions, Social Work or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three (3) years' experience working with youth age 0-5 and their families preferred - each year of education beyond a Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS) is acceptable as experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree (MA/ MS) in social work, child development, or related field preferred.

• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth aged 0-5 and their families preferred.

• Knowledge of early childhood development and behavior, including foundations of infant-family early childhood mental health preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.