FAMILY SPECIALIST, MARYSVILLE, CA

Full-Time/Part-Time
Youth for Change is a non-profit, public benefit organization licensed by the state of California to provide comprehensive treatment, education, and support services for our community.
The mission of Youth for Change is to enhance the well-being of children, individuals, families, and communities - and we have successfully done this for 30 years!

SUMMARY

In collaboration with the family and team, this position provides the following services to the family: needs/strengths assessment, plan development, linkages and consultation, assistance in accessing services, crisis assistance planning, periodic review of needs and progress. These services are family-centered and strength-based, directed at establishing a trusting relationship; will assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship; and will assist parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment by enhancing the family support system and increasing the family’s ability to problem–solve and advocate for themselves and their children.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred and one-year full time experience or;
• AA degree in Behavioral Science and two years full time experience

THE ESTIMATED BASE PAY FOR THE FAMILY SPECIALIST IS $19.00 TO $24.00; ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION MAY BE AVAILABLE. BASE PAY IS ONLY A PORTION OF THE TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE, AND A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING POSITION.

Youth For Change (YFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of YFC to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors

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