Children Family Specialist

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Family-Centered Support Specialist

Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Child and Family Specialist for California MENTOR Family Support Services, a member of the Sevita Family, you’ll provide assistance and guidance to the children and families served as a mentor, coach, and advocate. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.

Salary: $49,000 Annually (Salary Plus Overtime)

Community based - mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home and community based supports - connect child and family to resources (schools, parks, recreation etc.)
• Attend review hearings and Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings
• Advocate for child and family’s needs and prepare child and family for Child and Family Team (CFT) activities
• Work with foster families to build and maintain positive, supportive, and encouraging working relationships and connect them to resources
• Prepare each foster child for the identified permanency goal
• Manage conflict and family crises through reference to family safety plan
• Co-facilitate training and/or activities for children
• Provide mentoring and teaching resources: nurturing/parenting skills, problem-solving/conflict resolution skills, child development, self-esteem concepts, safety plan for children and parents, and basic needs
• Documentation and record keeping

Qualifications:

• Associate Arts degree in Human Services, Social Work or Psychology plus 1 year experience working with high risk youth; OR a high school diploma (or GED) plus 3 years’ experience working with high risk youth
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current driver's license (valid for 1 year minimum), car registration, and auto insurance
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
• A reliable, responsible attitude, compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us?

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Paid time off and holiday pay.
• "On-Demand Pay"- get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday! All employees have the option to access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app - no fees and super easy!
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.