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Job Summary:
The Child and Family Specialist (CFS) is an Intensive Home Based Service (IHBS) provider who is a member of the Intensive Services team. The CFS operates from a strengths-based, family-centered, team-driven, community-based perspective. The CFS will practice solution-focused problem solving. The CFS assists the child and family in the home, school, and community by providing a variety of supportive and case management services, some of which may include mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, education, transportation or other services that address the family’s needs. The CFS maintains a close and supportive relationship with the child, the family, educational personnel, program staff, and any others who may be involved with the youth. The CFS provides family and community support systems with education and support, as necessary, in carrying out the Intensive Services process. The CFS supports program adherence to the County contract.
The CFS must possess sensitivity to family culture, values and beliefs, and operate from a family- centered, strengths-based perspective. The CFS needs to enjoy working with youth and be able to work as a member of a team. This position requires the ability to be flexible, demonstrate good judgment and maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations.
Requirements:
Position Location: Lancaster, CA
Salary Range: $21.42 - $29.36 per hour
Additional $1.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.
Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth on occasion available.
Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period.
Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
Equal Employment Opportunity.
Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy’ child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.
Full Time
Foundation
$58k-72k (estimate)
05/10/2023
05/15/2024
pennylane.org
NORTH HILLS, CA
500 - 1,000
1969
TRISHA STEWART
$50M - $200M
Foundation
Penny Lane is looking for individuals who want to be a part of something more, individuals who are committed to social justice, community development, diversity, and better mental health. Penny Lanes mission To foster hopes and dreams by empowering children, youth and families to reach their highest potential- is the core of the organization. It guides us along with our values of commitment, community, and collaboration in working to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We believe that a group of passionate and dedicated individuals can truly make the world a better place. You ma...y ask, Why work for Penny Lane? The answer is because we understand The Why of working in social services. It is to make a difference and to be a part of something larger than yourself. What began as a group home for a handful of adolescent girls has grown into a multi-service organization that serves 6000 children, youth and families and employs over 650 full time social service providers and support staff. Penny Lanes headquarters is located in North Hills and has additional offices in North Hollywood, Commerce, Lancaster, and Palmdale. We provide Residential Care, Transitional/Affordable Housing, Mental Health Services, Intensive Services, Foster Care and Adoption Services, Family Preservation, Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center, Parent Academy, Partnerships For Families, and Relative Support Services. Penny Lane is continually striving to develop exciting new programs and to improve existing ones. We encourage you to reach out to us and find out if you are meant to be a part of the Penny Lane team. Penny Lane is committed to investing in you and to provide opportunities for you to grow as both a professional and a person.
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