Child and Family Specialist

GET TO KNOW US:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

CULTURE:

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

MISSION:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Overall Function:

The Child and Family Specialist Lead – Wraparound/IFCCS/CSEC is responsible for providing direct mental health services to children and families as identified in an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and may function as a member of a Child and Family Team (CFT). The position will utilize a flexible, strengths-based
approach in their work, and will provide rehabilitation services (e.g., teaching, modeling, practicing life skills) as needed or as planned.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field is preferred, or a BA/BS plus 4 years’ experience
  working with high-risk youth.
• Skills engaging and working with parents and youth and working successfully with families from
  diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
• Crisis management experience.
• Must be self-directed, efficient, be familiar with time-management skills, and be results oriented.
• Must function as a productive member of a service team and of child/family teams and maintain
  clear and appropriate boundaries with other members of the team(s).
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to function independently.

Essential Job Duties:

• 1.Assists in the ongoing development and evaluation of the IHBS (Wraparound, ISFC, and IFCCS) Plans
  of Care and Mental Health Services Plan. This can include strengths chats with specific children as
  assigned, administering assessments and understanding educational placements and experiences of
  children, and providing assistance with DMH paperwork as needed by the CFT or as assigned by
  supervisor.
• 2. Engages with assigned families, in accordance with individualized child and family plans, providing
  concrete direct services to assist the child and family with their tasks of daily living. Concrete
  services include but are not limited to providing educational support, transportation, parenting
  assistance, home management assistance, recreational activities, and behavior management. Can
  expect to spend 25 – 30 hours per week with children and families as assigned.
• 3. Participates in Wraparound/CBS training and consultation.
• 4. Maintains productivity rate of billing DMH services assigned by the supervisor or Program Director.
  The productivity rate will account for at 50 – 75 % of time.
• 5. Maintains a schedule of Youth Intervention assignments and availability.
• 6. Provides advocacy and support to individual family members and the family as a whole.
• 7. Assists in providing crisis management to families and children when plans disrupt, and on-site
  consultation to others involved in plans.
• 8. May provide therapy services as assigned.
• 9. Mentors staff on crisis stabilization techniques and provides support as needed.
• 10. Participates in 24-hour on-call system.
• 11. Promotes family-centered practice strategies including family decision-making.

Salary: $26.00 per hour

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Financial & Wellness Support – FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through Guardian.
• Retirement Plan – 403(b) with a 3% employer contribution based on your annual salary.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy 4 Flex Days per year.
• Paid Time Off – Up to 12 Paid Holidays annually.
• Exclusive Perks – Get up to 25% off cell phone plans with major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint).

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.