In Home Specialist

• Provides therapeutic, behavioral skill-building services to children, young adults, and families. Assists in managing the behavior of clients through the use of approved behavioral management techniques/interventions. Available to respond to urgent and crisis situations.
• Under the direct supervision of TSH Supervisor and in collaboration with DCFS co-located staff, staff will conduct intakes and orientations to newly admitted children on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis.
• Plans, implements, and facilitates the constructive use of leisure time through therapeutic activities in coordination with families.
• Maintain regular weekly communication/consultation with DCFS staff and client's team in order to stay updated on client treatment, needs, and care coordination opportunities.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all documentation and reports promptly, maintains confidentiality in all matters of Agency personnel, operations, and clients.
• Participates in case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current clients, and program documentation; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into therapeutic practice with clients.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients, families, and community; works effectively within the TSH position and community at large.
• Attends/participates in TSH meetings (Child and Family Team Meetings and team consultations when necessary) and attends/participates in client appointments with TSH team, clients, and families.
• Completes client risk assessments in accordance with TSH program trainings/protocols. Ensure immediate communication of client risks to TSH team, TSH supervisors, and DCFS.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.
• Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency (including media).
• Incorporates Agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
• Maintains a professional relationship with clients at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two (2) years of mental health experience (paid or unpaid). Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field, preferred.
• Mental health experience includes experience providing services to children and/or adults to improve or restore social, vocational, economic, housing and/or mental functioning.
• Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance, and meet the Agency's safe driver guidelines.
• Availability of a personal car with appropriate insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, if needed; adhering to federal motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.
• Working knowledge of the family patterns, child-rearing practices, special needs, traditions, and values of the ethnic and cultural groups served by the program.
• Working knowledge of the methods involved in organizing recreation activities.
• Ability to pass and utilize Pro-Act certification training.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Ability to maintain Pro-Act and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Compensation Range: $19.38/hr - $28.67/hr

Work culture matters at 5A!

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance.
• We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends.
• We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!