Child & Family Specialist

Amanecer Community Counseling · Intensive Services Programs PR - Professional Regular - Full Time (FT) , Days , Monday-Friday, includes Crisis response Posted 07/21/2026 Minimum Salary: $ 26.25 Maximum Salary: $ 26.25 Ready to make an impact in the lives of children and families? Join our Wraparound team as our new Child & Family Specialist! SALARY AND BENEFITS: $26.25 non-exempt Flexible hybrid remote Leadership Development and clinical supervision Employee Recognition Program Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26 Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Life + Disability options Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees Mileage Reimbursement for qualifying roles Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits LOCATION: Wraparound serves clients in both SPA 4 and SPA 6 as assigned: SPA 6 Office: 3680 E Imperial Highway, Lynwood SCHEDULE - Monday-Friday, plus on-call crisis response as scheduled Work from home,office/community weekly Telehealth and in-person appointments Travel out to meetwith clientsand community partners as needed Wraparound providesin-person crisis response as appropriate and is available to clients duringclinichours as scheduled Be part of the on-call rotation for crisis coverage based on schedule ABOUT AMANECER at CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA We empower low-income kids, adults, and domestic abuse survivors to overcome barriers and significant life challenges through community-responsive, comprehensive mental health, psychiatric, and case management services.In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to "New Beginning." We use that phrase to describe the meaningful differences our clients see in their lives after treatment. Since 1975, we have provided hundreds of thousands of New Beginnings. ABOUT WRAPAROUND Wraparound is part of Amanecer.We offerchild-focused, family-centered mental health services based on strength and needs. There are 10 principals to our program: Family Voice and Choice, Team Based, Natural Supports, Collaboration, Community Based, Culturally Competent, Individualized Strength based, Persistence, and Outcome Based. Our team works with our Parent Partner, Child and Family Specialist, and Facilitator creating goals.Together we create strategies to support families and track progress. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? As the Child and Family Specialist, you will providedirect services to children and families as identified in an individualized treatment plan and will work as a member of a child and family team. You will get to work with children and their families in their home/out-of-home placements and their respective communities. Assistin the ongoing development and evaluation of the child and family plan of care. Engage with families,in accordance withindividualized child and family plans,providingconcrete services toassistthe child and family with their tasks of daily living. Concrete services include, but are not limited to, providing educational support, transportation, parentingassistance, home managementassistance, recreational activities, and behavior management. Provide advocacy and support to individual family members and the family. Promote family-centered practice strategies including family decision-making. Assistin providing crisis management to families and children when plans disrupt and onsite consultation to others involved in plans. Provide transportation support for clients for linkage services,orotherpre-approved outings, as needed. Comply withHIPAArequirementfor privacy and access of records. Demonstrate culturalsensitivityto each client/family and individual needs and customs as appropriate. Activelyparticipateand attend in-service presentations, mandatory meetings, and trainings as scheduled. Other duties as assigned by supervisor to meet programmatic, departmental and agency needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES Education /Background BA/BS Degree in social services or related field highly preferred, but equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered to meet qualifications for this position. 1-3 years of experience working directly with with children experiencing serious mental and behavioral health barriers. Wraparound requires driving on behalf of the company, candidates must hold a valid driver’s license, meet the company’s motor vehicle record (MVR) standards, meets company’s insurance eligibility, andcomply withall state and federal driving requirements. Ongoing employment may be contingent uponmaintainingan acceptable driving record. Other Requirements Experience working with multiethnic/racial clients and communities. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. Verbal and written communication skills. Organizational and time management skills. Ability to work well within a team atmosphere. Proficiency at computer required. Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Actwebpage. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicanos Por La Causa