SPA 6 Child Family Specialist I - Spanish speaking preferred

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.

Role Overview

The Child & Family Specialist I – (CFS) The Wraparound CFS provides direct services to children and families following strategies developed during the Child & Family Team meetings (CFTM.) Collaborates with team members and clinical staff to ensure that the client receives supports to help them meet the goals developed by the family. Guided by the core values and principles of Wraparound—family voice and choice, collaboration, cultural humility, and strengths-based practice—the CFS supports family stability, fosters resilience, and helps clients achieve their goals in alignment with Vista Del Mar’s mission of compassion, inclusion, and excellence.

Values: At Vista Del Mar, our work is driven by a commitment to inclusion, justice, and community care. We recognize systemic oppression and our role within unjust systems, and we actively work to challenge bias and promote equity. Staff are expected to support a culture of healing and belonging by modeling inclusive behavior, engaging in ongoing learning, and addressing bias proactively.

Job Duties (other duties may be assigned)

• Supportively engage with assigned client & families.
• Assists in ongoing development and evaluation of client’s individualized service plan strategies, starting with strengths chat, collecting client specific information for service plan integration.
• Implements strategies during weekly individual client and/or family interventions promoting functional skills building and teaches coping skills.
• Attend all client related meetings (i.e. CFTM, school IEP, psychiatrist appointments, etc.)
• Provides advocacy and support for the client and family.
• Provides community linkages and resources for client and families.
• Assists with the development of crisis and safety plans with the Child and Family Team.
• Participates during Wraparound team member debriefs, including CSW or DPO.
• Provide ongoing updates to each client’s Family Plan and Safety Plan to reflect current needs and strategies.
• Collaborates with Child and Family Team to ensure the client and family receives appropriate mental health support.
• Provides crisis response as needed and supports with de-escalation and crisis stabilization.
• Attends weekly individual and monthly group supervision as well as monthly program meetings or trainings, as assigned.
• Completes program and client related documentation within program and agency timeframes.
• Meets established monthly productivity rate.
• Spanish speaking preferred

What you bring to VDM

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, with one year experience working with high-risk youth or high school diploma (or General Educational Diploma [GED]) with a minimum of three years’ experience working with high-risk children in either Child Welfare, Probation or mental health systems.
2. Able to engage and work effectively with parents and youth from diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
3. Must be self-directed, efficient, results-oriented and demonstrate good time-management skills.
4. Must function independently and as a productive member of a team and, maintains clear and appropriate boundaries with clients and colleagues.
5. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary - $24.00 - $25.00

 What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays

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.