Child and Family Specialist

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Provide individual and group therapeutic rehabilitation for designated caseload of clients.
Coordinate linkage to appropriate intra-agency and community resources.
Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs), facilitate and complete CFTM Metrics, if needed.
Collaborate with treatment team to ensure quality client care.
Conduct visits to schools and/or other service providers in order to help client achieve their service plan and treatment plan goals.
Evaluate child/family progress and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide recommendations based on youth engagement.
Assist in the development of a comprehensive Matrices, ensuring strategies, interventions and services are client-centered, flexible and support clients transition plan.
Assist client in the incorporation of informal supports, natural family helpers, and other community resources.
Manage community and family crises involving children and parents if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
Active registration or licensure with California Board of Behavioral Sciences is required.
Experience in In-Home Services or work with children, adolescents, and their families preferred.
Strong clinical skills in individual and group therapeutic rehabilitation.
Good oral, written, and organizational skills
Physical ability to perform Pro-ACT, administer First Aid/CPR and operate an agency motor vehicle.
Requires possession of reliable automobile and a valid California Drivers License as well as a driving record acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier.
Must maintain and provide proof of automotive liability insurance coverage.
Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.

*The responsibilities listed is not an exhaustive list**