Family Support Specialist ***Urgently Hiring ***Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Salary: $48,408 to $52,008 / $23.2731 to $25.0038 (hourly) Non-Exempt

Hybrid - Remote and Office/Field

• Majority of our positions are remote, but services are provided either hybrid or in person

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

• Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS' mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Healthy Families America is one of two evidence-based, home visitation programs designed to work with overburdened families who are at-risk for child abuse and neglect and other adverse childhood experiences. Under the HFA model, families receive regular home visits for up to five years and individualized service planning including needs assessments and follow-up services. Child development and parenting activities are available during home visits and at program offices, including educational support, recreational play and structured parent-child interaction. Program staff also conduct developmental, nutritional and environmental screenings and assessments to monitor the developmental progress of children.

Participant families in this program model also receive linkage and referral services to additional child development services available through SHIELDS' Healthy Start program, to additional substance abuse and mental health treatment programs at SHIELDS and other community-based providers, and to our collaborative networks that provide housing, food, clothing, and transportation for those in need.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

• Competitive Wages

• Vacation and sick leave

• Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

• 17 paid holidays plus paid birthday off & anniversary day

• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available

• Employee referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals

• Paid educational leave

• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

These specifications are general guidelines based upon the minimum, ordinarily considered essential, to satisfactory performance in this position. Individual skills and abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

To perform effectively in this position, the employee in this position is required to have:

• Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of Mental Health, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state/federal regulations relating to service programs for adults with a history of mental illness.

• Basic advocacy skills.

• Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Efficiently use the personal computer to include a variety of word processing software.

• Utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make decisions.

• Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and SHIELDS For Families philosophies.

• Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.

• Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier and reliable transportation.

• Provides services within a culturally sensitive, ethnic informed model of practice and is respectful to the community and clients.

• These requirements are typically met by a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and experience working with high risk families, with an emphasis in early childhood education, completion of community health worker certificate, etc.

• The employee in this position must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/her or others.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required

• COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000, Ext. 1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.org.

At SHIELDS for Families, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee promotes equity and inclusion within our programs, workforce, and the communities we serve. Our DEI Committee harnesses the power of our diverse workforce, utilizing their varied backgrounds and experiences to enhance our programs. By employing culturally sensitive and comprehensive service models, we aim to provide the best support possible to the families we serve.