Child & Family Specialist II

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 and Family Specialist II - Wraparound provides direct services to children and families as identified in an individualized service plan and may function as a member of a Child and Family Team (CFT), utilizing a flexible, strengths-based approach in their work.

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for implementing the Wraparound staffing model related to the role and integration of the Child and Family Specialist (CFS) /Interventionist on the CFT
• Intervention: 
  • actively participates and collaborates with the CFT
  • assists in the ongoing development and evaluation of the Wraparound Child and Family Plan of Care
  • responsible for developing a plan/CFS assignment request clearly identifying
    specific target behaviors, establishing goals identifying desirable outcomes, the interventions that will be used to address target behaviors and working toward an established goal/s
  • documents all services rendered according to DMH requirements and guidelines as well as the guidelines established by the agency
• Engages with assigned youth and their families in accordance with individualized child and family plans and/or Client Care Coordination Plan, providing concrete direct services to assist the child and family with their tasks of daily living
• Participates in Wraparound trainings and consultations
• Provides advocacy and support to individual family members and the family as a whole
  
• Assists in providing crisis management to families and children when plans disrupt and on-site consultation to others involved in plans
• Participates in 24-hour on-call system
• Promote family-centered practice strategies including family decision-making

What You Bring to VDM:

• Master's degree with an emphasis on social work/psychology preferred.
• BA/BS plus 3-5 years with high-risk youth population and experience working in Wraparound preferred
• Requires skills engaging and working with parents as partners and working successfully with  families from diverse ethnic and cultural groups
• Crisis management experience is helpful
  

Pay is commensurate with experience

Pay range: $22 - $23.50/hour

Location: Santa Monica, CA

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
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 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.