Family Support Specialist - Part-Time

Job Title: Family Support Specialist

Job Type: Part Time, 15-20 hrs weekly

Pay Range: $21-24 an hour

Job Location: Vacaville, Woodland/Dunnigan area (Travel required)

Org Office: Sacramento, CA

Retreat Center: Woodland, CA

Organization Overview: Parent Cooperative Community (PCC)

Would you like to provide support services to adoptive families? We are seeking compassionate individuals to engage with families and establish strengths-based relationships as Family Support Specialists. This role supports the Child and Family Team in implementing Plans of Care that are family-centered, strengths-based, and highly individualized.

PCC is a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, CA, with a retreat location in Woodland, CA. We host therapeutic day camps, events, and retreats where staff, programmatic families, and youth can find community. Our mission is to support adoptive families across California by providing resources and help with navigating the Wraparound process. We aim to promote comfort, connection, and community so every child feels loved and valued, and every family feels supported by someone who understands their journey. Learn more about our organization: https://www.pccprograms.org/

Job Summary:

PCC is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Specialist (FSS) to join our Wraparound team. The FSS supports children, youth, and families by building respectful, collaborative relationships that center family strengths and promotes stability and growth. This role involves regular, direct engagement with client family in the home and community locations, providing practical support and guidance to help families strengthen skills and maintain a safe, nurturing home environment. The FSS works alongside parents, caregivers, children, and youth to encourage progress toward identified goals from the Plan of Care, while fostering trust and consistency. As a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), the FSS contributes observations and input to support the development and ongoing updates of the family’s Plan of Care (POC). This role emphasizes collaboration, intentional support, and a strengths-based approach to supporting families.

This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who excels in both one-on-one support and collaborative teamwork with genuine commitment to helping families feel seen, supported, and empowered. This role requires flexibility, independence, and the ability to work effectively both in the field and within multidisciplinary team settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build rapport and establish a safe environment to foster emotional connection with families.
• Assess and identify areas of concern for parents and children, using a nurturing and trauma-informed approach.
• Encourage open communication of emotions and feelings within families.
• Provide individual and group coaching for children and parents as needed.
• Support families in processing challenging situations and establishing consistent daily routines.
• Promote engaging and educational activities as part of family development.
• Engage youth through supportive recreational activities such as walks, outdoor play, or other engagement that supports emotional regulation and connection.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating mindfulness, regulation, and understanding.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s degree/Bachelor's degree or coursework in social work, mental health, or related fields (preferred).
• Experience (2 years) working with children and families (required).
• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using computer software for documentation and reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Preferred Skills:

• Creative problem-solving to meet family needs.
• Experience managing stressful situations effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Additional language skills are valued.

Schedule and Work Environment:

• Part-time role, 15-20 hours per week.
• Compensation range: $21-$24.00 per hour.
• Flexible afternoon/ evenings hours, with occasional weekends as needed.
• Ability to remain active for periods of time while supporting youth during community outings and recreational activities.
• Ability to model active engagement while maintaining a supportive and encouraging environment.

Hybrid work environment:

• In-person responsibilities include daily travel for in-home and community-based sessions, occasional travel to the PCC office or Woodland Retreat Center for programmatic events and training events.
• Online responsibilities include virtual team meetings, team phone calls, and digital documentation/reporting.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule (Afternoon/Evening availability preferred)
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Mileage reimbursement program.
• PCC Access Perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

PCC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Disclosure Statement:

The above statements reflect the general responsibilities and qualifications for the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the position.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• This role requires travel to client homes for in-home sessions and community locations. Do you have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current vehicle insurance?
• This role may involve engaging with youth in outdoor or movement-based activities such as walks, recreational play, or light physical activity. Are you comfortable participating in these types of activities as part of your work with youth?
• This role may include training that may take place at our Woodland location or Sacramento office and may occasionally occur during evenings or weekends. Do you feel comfortable participating in this type training element?
• This role will need daily shift availability in between the hours of 1PM - 6PM depending on program needs. Please describe your typical weekly availability.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with families: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Vacaville, CA 95687 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24