Family Specialist I/II, Managed Care Kaiser-Wraparound

$1,000 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking BonusQUALIFICATIONS Education & ExperienceFamily Specialist I Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of direct experienceworking with children or families with complex needs. Preferred education emphasis in human services, counseling, guidance, social work, etc. OR AA degree plus 6 years of direct experienceworking with children or families with complex needs. Preferred education emphasis in human services, counseling, guidance, social work, etc. approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHRS) status in the County Children's Mental Health System of Care Family Specialist II Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology with LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license or license eligibility OR Master's degree in a related field AND At least 2 years of approved experienceapproved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the County Children's Mental Health System of Care ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPosition Specific Participates in the development of individualized family plans with members of the Child and Family Team and/or treatment team Writes clear, accurate and timely progress notes consistent with each contact/visit Provides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible billable and non-billable services, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, group session, collateral, rehabilitation, In Home Based Services (IHBS) case management, Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and crisis intervention within required timelines as required by the Agency, the County Children's Behavioral Health, and/or Contract Agencies Attends weekly staff meetings, supervision, and case management staff meetings as scheduled Accountable for independent time management Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community partners Utilizes resources to implement behavior interventions and strategies Forms positive, constructive relationships with children and their families Communicates effectively with all members of the Child and Family Team and/or treatment team Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers Identifies strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families Identifies temporary and sustainable resources and services within family and community environments Assists families with transitions from resources provided or funded by the formal program to resources and services provided or funded by the family and community Participates in the Internal Utilization Review process and other peer-review mechanisms, providing feedback to colleagues, accepting feedback from colleagues, and promptly responding to recommendations Documents the plan development process by recording and distributing minutes of CFT and/or family planning meetings and writing progress notes Performs tasks and services as assigned in individualized plans. Tasks may include but are not limited to: Encouraging and engaging in tasks or activities that support, or "spark," identified strengths, skills, and positive qualities in children and families Problem-solving with children and families, including outlining alternatives and predicting consequences while supporting children and families to make good choices for themselves. Teaching specified skills to children and families Performing day-to-day tasks that support family functioning (including transportation, meal preparation, short-term supervision, reminder calls, and other tasks) Modeling appropriate behavior to direct families toward identified goals Participating in healthy group dynamics within various settings including family homes, schools, parks and recreation centers, and treatment facilities Performing other tasks identified in individualized plans Maintains accurate and timely records Follows all agency policies and procedures Follows all agency, state, and federal health and safety rules and regulations Adheres to all confidentiality requirements Seeks out clinical information and advice as needed, accepts constructive criticism and reasonable recommendations from supervisors Mentors new Family Support Specialists/Family Specialists Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families Participates in the agency 24 hour on-call programs Agency Specific Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency's policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements. Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason Check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion StatementCompensation This position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role's minimum qualifications and the candidate's directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility. The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Level I • Typical hiring range: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour • Full salary band: $30.80 - $44.00 per hour Level II • Typical hiring range: $70,720 - $82,000 per year • Full salary band: $70,720 - $90,000 per year Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-03-04