Family Development Specialist I

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $29.90 -$36.77 per hour.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions (Spanish Approved)

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Program Description: The Early Childhood Mental Health Outpatient program provides therapeutic and behavioral services for children 0-5 and their families.

Location: 232 E. Gish Rd. San Jose, CA 95112

Schedule Monday- Friday 9 am- 5 pm

Program Type: Prevention

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Provides assessment and related developmental and psychosocial services to youth and their families by engaging and partnering with parents/caregivers so that they can meet the developmental needs of a youth. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provides direct support to youth age six (6) and under and families in a variety of settings.
• Conducts assessments of youth age six (6) and under.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team to develop initial treatment plans and monitors progress toward goals.
• Provides support counseling and crisis intervention for youth and families.
• Works with the family in the development and achievement of their case plan goals.
• Partners with family to identify and access community-based resources and strategies as they pertain to the five protective factors including but not limited to nutritional, medical, dental, drugs and alcohol abuse support services.
• Partners with caregivers in the development of agreed upon skills associated with acquisition of concrete needs, positive behavior management and parenting strategies, self care and coping skills, safety planning, and community interactions.
• Mentors and supports families to effectively identify and access services to address and resolve emergency situations.
• Works with the family to develop reunification strategies and associated safety plans.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, training, family meetings, and professional consultation as necessary.
• Follows states laws regarding confidential information in verbal and written communication.
• Works collaboratively with members of the network partners and their services.
• Prepares reports and recording in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in team meeting to effectively share issues, opportunities and successes to help ensure the entire multi-disciplinary team is "on the same page" and can perform as a whole at the highest possible level.
• Maintains record of all family contact and services used by youth, completes timely and accurate documentation.
• Follows up with families after services have been rendered to determine if service was successful or additional service is needed.
• Coordinates, disseminates, and collects outcome evaluation instruments.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as directed by the Clinical Program Manager.
• Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.

CORE ABILITIES

Ability to:

Lead discussion, conceptualizes well, and communicate effectively.

Advocate for families served within the larger community and other macro systems.

Mobilize and educate families about formal and informal resources to support families.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/ BS) in Child Development and Developmental Interventions, Social Work, or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications at least three (3) years' experience working with youth age 0-5 and their families preferred - each year of education beyond a bachelor's degree (BA/ BS) is acceptable as experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree (MA/ MS) in social work, child development, or related field preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth age 0-5 and their families preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and behavior, including foundations of infant-family early childhood mental health preferred.
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Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.