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Children's Institute

Supports children's emotional well-being and education

Family Resource Specialist

Case Management & Advocacy +1Posted on Nov 10
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$23.88 - $28.66

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in child and family assessment programs, home visiting services, early intervention services, direct work with children ages 0 to 5, parent education services, family support and referral services, or a similar area.
  • An associate degree in early childhood education, social work, psychology, child development, or a related field is required.
  • A valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance are required.
  • Reliable transportation to and from worksites is required.
  • Extensive travel to sites and community locations, more than 50% of the time, is required.
  • Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email, is required.
  • The employee must maintain patient privacy, protect confidentiality, safeguard the integrity and availability of protected health information, and limit its disclosure to authorized individuals and entities.
  • The employee must participate in and conduct performance quality improvement activities according to their designated role and responsibilities.
  • Sensitivity to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics is required.
  • Some weekend and afternoon or evening work may be required.
  • The employee must complete New Hire Orientation, Sexual Harassment Prevention training (AB-1343), Mandated Reporter training, Timekeeping and Attendance training, CPR/First Aid, and LABBN/HFA training.
  • The position is contingent on influenza immunization or declination; COVID-19, MMR, and Tdap immunizations; education verification; reference check; background fingerprint clearance through the California Department of Social Services; drug and alcohol screening; and tuberculosis screening.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain ongoing supportive relationships with families enrolled in home visiting services, providing support and resource services according to their specific needs.
  • Participate in ongoing community outreach recruitment efforts, including presentations and resource fairs, and follow up on recruitment activities.
  • Support enrollment by completing intake visits with the Home Visitor and helping families access resources or referrals identified during the first home visit.
  • Support the planning and implementation of socialization groups.
  • Support program implementation by completing administrative tasks, including ordering materials, printing documents, and organizing program resources.
  • Assist with caseload management when a Home Visitor is on extended leave to ensure families receive consistent support and program services continue without interruption.
  • Work primarily in the office and travel to community locations, family homes, and CII sites based on program and family needs.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.
  • Provide data for program reports as required.
  • Develop, maintain, and use knowledge of client families' ethnic and cultural differences, practices, and values to better understand their needs and provide appropriate services.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a similar discipline from a four-year university is preferred.
  • Spanish and English bilingual ability is preferred.

About the Company

Children's Institute

Supports children's emotional well-being and education

Children's Institute helps children and families in Los Angeles achieve emotional well-being and educational success, serving about 30,000 people each year. It operates in underinvested communities like Echo Park, Watts, Compton, and Long Beach, delivering programs that support mental health, education, and family needs to create pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. The organization weaves equity and inclusion into its decisions, workforce, and programs, and pursues long-term community impact rather than short-term gains. Its goal is to reduce inequities and enable every child and family to reach their full potential by providing evidence-based services, support networks, and access to opportunities.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$100K
Headquarters
Bellflower, CA
Founded
1906

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