Family Specialist - Wraparound
Family Specialist, Chico CA
Full-Time/Part-Time
Youth for Change is a non-profit, public benefit organization licensed by the state of California to provide comprehensive treatment, education, and support services for our community.
The mission of Youth for Change is to enhance the well-being of children, individuals, families, and communities - and we have successfully done this for 30 years!
Our Family Specialist employees at YFC are truly valued and compensated with:
- A competitive benefits package including paid medical AND dental for our employees!
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- 13 paid holidays
- A 401(k), a Roth, AND an agency match as well as profit-sharing after the waiting period!
- Healthiest You, a virtual option to see a doctor, at no cost to you!
- Accrued sick and vacation days from date of hire and access to use those days after 60 days of employment!
- Endless opportunities for training online and in-person
- A flexible work schedule
- An Employee Assistance Program and a Trauma-informed work environment
- Clinical Supervision! We have Clinical Supervisors on staff!
Summary
This position provides services to children and families, secures community resources and provides mental health services. Family Specialists/IHBS Providers participate in family-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive, needs driven planning process for creating individualized services and supports for children, youth and their families. The Family Specialist assists in the Wraparound process which facilitates access to natural, professional, and community based options, activities, and opportunities.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred and one year full time experience or;
- AA degree in Behavioral Science and two years full time experience
- Possess and maintain valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance
The base pay for Family Specialist I is $17.00 to $22.00, Family Specialist II is $18.00 and $23.00, and for Family Specialist III is $19.00 to $24.00, additional individual compensation may be available. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefit program is available for qualifying position.
Youth For Change (YFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of YFC to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.