Family Specialist (SATS East)
Company: South Coast Children's Society
Location: Redlands
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION SUMMARY:
South Coast Community Services takes pride in providing our staff
with competitive compensation, opportunities for professional
growth, access to diverse client populations, clinical autonomy,
and a strong support system of seasoned employees. The Family
Specialist develops a strength-based relationship with children
while providing support, case management, and behavioral coaching.
The Family Specialist ensures the family’s voice and choice is
respected and implemented throughout the course of treatment. This
position intervenes with maladaptive behaviors and strives to meet
the child’s needs and preserve the family unit. This position works
both independently and with other multidisciplinary team members.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: School Aged Treatment Program (SATS) is
designed to support children and youth with a mental health
disorder that interferes with their academic performance or
functioning in their family, school, or community. SATS serves
children and youth ages 0-21. Program referrals typically come from
schools, social workers, DBH, self-referrals, etc. Services
typically include therapy, case management, rehabilitation
services, groups, etc. and are provided in the field (home, school,
community) and by telehealth. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist
the child in the home, school, and community by providing a variety
of supportive and case management services, including mentoring,
coaching, behavioral support, etc. Recognize and reinforce positive
behaviors, activities, and skills exhibited by the youth. Ensure
sensitivity to family culture, values and beliefs, and operate from
a family- centered, strength-based perspective. Supporting youth in
learning and applying the essential skills to interact harmoniously
with both adults and peers in various environments. Provide
transportation to the youth for academic, social, recreational,
and/or employment activities. Maintain proficient and accurate
documentation adhering to all program, contract, and payer
standards. Work in coordination with the client’s multidisciplinary
team, including county representatives, schools, outside agencies,
etc. in the development and execution of the treatment plan.
Develop knowledge of community resources to serve children and
their families. Serve on committees, lead trainings, and represent
the program at community functions as needed. Perform other related
duties as required and assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
Demonstrate knowledge of crisis management skills and can perform
such skills as necessary. Ability to remain organized and manage
multiple tasks at once. Able to establish and maintain appropriate
rapport with children, youth, and families. Ability to work
effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of
behavioral modification techniques and the child welfare system.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to drive a motor vehicle without
restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances
(one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and
to safely transport clients to appointments as needed. Senses of
vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor
vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to
clients, and to operate safely in the field. Required to
occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds. Regularly required to
sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in
route to and during family visits. Regularly required to sit and
use computer in office settings. Management reserves the right to
add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of
positions within the job classification at any time. Requirements:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience Tier I: AA or Bachelor’s
degree in human services or related field. (Bachelor's degree
required for all Youth Partners). 1 year of experience in working
with youth in a mental health or social service setting preferred.
Tier II: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. 2
years of equivalent experience. Tier III: Bachelor’s degree in
human services or related field. 4 years of equivalent experience.
Tier IV: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. 6
years of equivalent experience. Or Master's Degree in related
field. Licensure, Registration, Certification Valid CA driver’s
license and proof of automobile insurance. Completion of CPR/First
Aid certification within the first thirty (30) days of
employment.
Keywords: South Coast Children's Society, Hawthorne , Family Specialist (SATS East), Social Services , Redlands, California
