Family Support Specialist chez Child Guidance Center

About Us & Why We're Hiring

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team  

If our mission resonates, keep reading.

• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Family Support Specialist for our Healthy Families America (HFA) program at our Palmdale site in the Antelope Valley. The Family Support Specialist provides home-based HFA services to families.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide in-home support services to families following the Healthy Families America (HFA) program model.
• Plan and coordinate home-based activities that support child development and family engagement.
• Develop individualized family service plans in collaboration with parents, team members, and community resources.
• Promote child safety, development, and positive parent-child interactions through age-appropriate activities and coaching.
• Support parental involvement and help parents build positive self-esteem and parenting skills.
• Facilitate access to medical care and early childhood services by coordinating with local providers.
• Lead and organize family gatherings, trainings, and community meetings with HFA team support.
• Assist parents transitioning to employment, including help with child care arrangements.
• Maintain records, monitor progress, and participate in ongoing training and development.
• Uphold the agency’s mission, values, and cultural principles while performing other assigned duties.
• Starting salary: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
• Hours: Monday – Friday, schedule is based on the needs of the center and requires the ability to work a non-traditional schedule

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to build trusting, professional relationships.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and families, including in home-based settings. Knowledge in maternal mental health preferred.
• Creative and engaging in service delivery, outreach, and teaching practices that support parent/child interaction.
• Skilled in assessment, planning, and adjusting service intensity based on family needs and supervisory feedback.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate services across multiple providers and cultural backgrounds.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with good judgment, time management, and the ability to work independently.
• Committed to professional development, confidentiality, and maintaining high quality and ethical standards.
• Proficient with technology, maintaining punctuality, clean driving record, and appropriate workplace boundaries.
• B.A. / B.S. required

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• Great training/learning opportunities
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/

*This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.