Family Support Specialist

Job Title: Family Support Specialist - Butte County, California

Job Type: Part-Time, HYBRID, 15-20 hours

Pay Range: $21-24 per hour

Location: Butte County, California

Organization Overview

PCC is a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, CA with a retreat location in Woodland, CA. We provide trauma-informed, High Fidelity wraparound services to post-adoptive families throughout CA. Our goal is to stabilize and strengthen families by providing them with essential tools and knowledge to foster healthy, loving relationships. We are seeking compassionate individuals to engage with families in their homes and other community locations, by helping the Child and Family Team implement the Plan of Care.

Position Overview
The Family Support Specialist plays a crucial role in the success of the Wraparound program. This position involves working closely with the families to promote their well-being, enhance family dynamics, and ensure the safety and welfare of children. Working closely with other members of the Child and Family Team (CFT), the FSS provides input to update the family's Plan of Care. The role involves supporting families where they are at and in developing skills to maintain a stable and nurturing home environment.

Responsibilities

• Asses and identify areas of concern of families, using nurturing and trauma-informed approach.
• Provide individual or group coaching for children and parents as needed.
• Collaborate with Child and Family Team to ensure comprehensive support for families.
• Implement conflict management strategies to resolve disputes within the family unit.
• Support families in processing challenging situations and establishing consistent daily routines.
• Monitor progress of families receiving support and serve as a positive role model, demonstrating mindfulness, regulation, and understanding.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and interventions in accordance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong understanding of child welfare systems and experience working with children and families.
• Proven skills in crisis management and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and resources available for families.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in all interactions.

This position is essential for fostering healthy family relationships and ensuring that children are safe and supported within their homes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave

Schedule and Work Environment:

• Part-time role, 15-20 hours per week
• Flexible weekday hours, with occasional weekends as needed
• In-person and online responsibilities include home visits, virtual team meetings, and documentation using digital tools
• Travel to clients' homes, Woodland Retreat Center, PCC Sacramento Office, or community locations in designated area.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• This position has a travel expectation to commute to client homes for in-home visits and possible travel to community locations. Do you have reliable transportation, with valid Driver's License, Car Insurance, and Registration?
• Are you available to work flexible daytime/evening hours, including occasional weekends, and be able to travel to client's location for home visits?
• This role emphasizes a strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach when working with families. Can you provide an example of how you’ve applied one or more of these approaches in your work?
• Are you comfortable working with parents and children in a cooperative, community-based setting?
• Do you have prior experience working in a Wraparound program or with Child and Family Teams (CFTs)?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Child and Family: 1 year (Preferred)
• Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oroville, CA 95965 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oroville, CA 95965

Salary : $21 - $24