Family Support Specialist
PathPoint
- Northridge, CA
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Earn up to $4,750 in training bonuses by June 2024!*
- Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
- Flexible schedule
- Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance**
- Paid vacation and holidays**
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
- Must have an Associates-level degree in human services or at least 3 years of experience in human services.
- Must be fluent in Spanish.
- Comfortable with home visits and capable of designing and executing customized program curriculum.
- Ability to recognize and respect the diverse dynamics within each family
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, social workers, Department of Rehabilitation or Regional Center Staff and others in a positive and constructive manner.
- Knowledge of the Regional Center, community resources and support services are desired.
- Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of families within various systems.
- Culturally aware, acknowledges diverse employee backgrounds, possesses skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoids biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
- Must hold a valid California driver's license with satisfactory driving record and at least 5 years of driving experience.