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The Child/Family Specialist functions as a member of an assigned service team for the Wraparound Program and provides direct services to children and families identified in individualized service plans developed by the child and family team. Works one-to-one in the home and community with at-risk youth in order to provide concrete services to assist the child and family to improve daily functioning and maintain home placement. Concrete services include such things as: providing educational support, therapeutic rehabilitation, behavior management, crisis intervention services, accessing community resources and recreational activities, transportation, parenting assistance, and other services relevant to stabilizing home placement.
1. As directed by the Facilitator, provide advocacy and support to individual family members and the family as a whole.
2. Assist in providing crisis management to families and children when plans disrupt and onsite consultation to others involved in plans.
3. Participate in 24-hour on-call system approximately once weekend once a month.
4. Carry a maximum caseload of 4 – 6 families.
5. Submit required forms and reports on a timely basis.
6. Attend all team meetings, child and family meetings, and other meetings as required.
7. Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with both internal staff throughout all levels of the agency and with external resources.
8. Participate in training activities as directed.
9. Assist in monitoring and ensuring effective linkages with community and agency service providers.
10. Serve as a role model and advocate for children and families involved in the wraparound process.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Wage
$15.75-16.75/hr depending on exp and education. Bilingual differential available, must pass test.

Hours/Schedule
“9/80,” i.e., 80 hours within 9 days (instead of the regular 10 days). This alternating schedule may provide a three (3) day weekend every other week while providing maximum operating hours for the Company.

Hours worked based on needs of families. Both Days/Evenings required. Must be flexible!

Location: Santa Barbara and Santa Maria

Casa Pacifica is an EOE
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s level preferred. Minimum one to two years’ experience working with at-risk youth and /or special needs children. Candidate must have demonstrated an ability to successfully work with families from diverse ethnic and cultural groups. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) highly preferred. MFT Trainees/Interns and/or MSW Interns will be provided weekly clinical supervision that may be counted towards their BBS licensure.

Travel within Santa Barbara County required depending on client & program needs.
Must pass a CA department of justice, FBI and Child Abuse clearance. Must also have a clean driving record.

Apply online: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/job/apply&clientkey=4C9C202AAF64332CFFF03BF9BEC3A620&job=16717&jpt=

For more information visit www.CasaPacifica.org

March 22, 2016

Child and Family Specialist

Join Casa Pacifica’s dedicated team of professionals where you can make a difference in the lives of children. Casa Pacifica’s Santa Barbara County Community Based Services is seeking a mental health professional interested in changing the lives of children. The Child/Family Specialist functions as a member of an assigned service team for the Wraparound Program and provides direct services to children and families identified in individualized service plans developed by the child and family team. Works one-to-one in the home and community with at-risk youth in order to provide concrete services to assist the child and family to improve daily […]

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In-Home Outreach Counselor

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Homeless Services Social Worker – English/Spanish Bilingual Preferred

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Mental Health Therapist – Adult Program

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March 22, 2016

Mental Health Therapist – Transitional Age Youth (TAY 16-24) Program

March 22, 2016

Private Practice Intern

Boutique CBT-oriented Private Psychotherapy Practice located in West Hollywood currently interviewing MFT Interns for employment. Intern must be an enterprising person, able to network within the community and bring in clientele. Comfort and interest in public speaking, the physical fitness industry, and an understanding of Social media is a definite plus. Salary is percentage-based and determined by the number of clients seen each week: Please be a self-starter, as there will be a minimum performance quotient. Applicants must have completed coursework at an accredited graduate school and be actively working toward licensure. Office space and BBS qualified Supervision will be provided free of charge. Please visit […]