November 19, 2024

Edgewood Center for Children and Families

San Mateo

FULL TIME

Family Specialist-Bilingual English Spanish Preferred

NOTE: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued new requirements for health care and congregant care facilities to decrease the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks. Based on the CDPH public health mandate, all candidates for positions at Edgewood Center must provide proof of vaccination. Edgewood Center will consider applicants with ADA and Title VII exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Mission Statement: To be the place for all bay area children and families to find the care they need in support of their mental health and well-being.

Vision Statement:

For everyone we serve to gain a better understanding of self, build confidence, gain strength, and welcome joy.

Position-Family Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish preferred)- this is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Monday through Friday, typically 9am-5pm with flexibility - morning and evenings.

About Edgewood:

Each person who works at Edgewood Center for Children and Families shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood’s successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Program Description

The Short-term Adjunctive Youth and Family Engagement (SAYFE) program is a comprehensive, full-service partnership (FSP) for 40 of the highest risk children/youth living in San Mateo County. SAYFE is designed to help children and youth achieve independence, stability, and wellness within the context of their culture, community, and family/caregiver. SAYFE seeks to stabilize youth in the community using natural support structures and through working in collaboration with San Mateo County.

Position Summary:

The Family Specialist is a member of our multidisciplinary team whose role is to serve parents, caregivers, and non-professional supportive adults of our youth (ages 6-18). This individual provides family-based mental health counseling, support, crisis-intervention, and case management services to children and families. The Family Specialists provide services at the program site and in the community, including, but not limited to, hospitals, schools, and family homes. The Family Specialist demonstrates great communication skills with clients, families, and program staff.

Essential Functions:

Provide intensive home-based services, intensive care coordination, individual rehabilitation, collateral, assessment, plan development and case management services consistent with the Wraparound Model.
Participation in providing on-call coverage to the clients and their families during business hours as part of a therapeutic treatment team.
Participation in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary.
Complete mental health notes and other paperwork as indicated.
Implement clinical policies and procedures and actively enhance communication, coordination, and integration of care with other Edgewood service areas and with external providers.
In collaboration with SAYFE leadership, perform functional behavioral analysis, interviewing youth, caregivers, and treatment team members such as therapist, social worker, school staff, documenting relevant history, identified target behavior, antecedents/triggers, environmental factors, response to behavior, etc.
Collaboratively develop Behavioral Plan, including specific target behavior frequency, duration and intensity, specific interventions, transition plan, plan to assist caregiver, formulating Behavioral Plan in collaboration with family and treatment team, obtaining signatures and overseeing its consistent implementation.
Attend and participate in weekly supervision, group supervision, team meetings, and program trainings and meetings
Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, reimbursements, and mileage.
Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Edgewood’s mission and philosophy.
All other duties assigned by supervisor or other Edgewood Management.

Applied Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Two years of relevant experience working with children, youth, and families
Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field required
Own vehicle, California driver’s license and insurance
Bilingual English Spanish preferred
Flexible schedule with ability to work early mornings and evenings as needed
Strong organization skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and attend required meetings
Must have demonstrated competence, reliability, and good writing skills in clinical documentation
Must be considered in "good-standing" with current job performance, measured by dependability, punctuality, attendance at trainings and required meetings, superior communication skills, knowledge of program rules and crisis management skills
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to work with diverse populations

SALARY INFORMATION

This position has a hourly rate range of -$30.45-$33.50.English/Spanish bilingual language skills preferred. *Please note- the language differential is contingent on passing a language proficiency test.

As part of our team, benefits-eligible employees receive an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
Nine paid holidays
Five health and wellness days off annually
10% additional pay for community-relevant second language fluency
Medical/Dental/and Vision plans
403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits Program
Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection Plan
Paid employee referral program
Career advancement opportunities
Retention bonuses for many positions
Continuing Education expense reimbursement
Professional licensing fee reimbursement
Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Equal Opportunity

Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.