In-Home Specialist (On-Call)
$22.5/h-$22.5/h
15 hours ago
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Summary
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services is seeking an In-Home Specialist (On-Call) to provide support to Foster Youth placed in the Therapeutic Shelter Home program located in Los Angeles, CA.
About the Role
As an In-Home Specialist, you will be responsible for engaging with foster youth in their homes, conducting intake assessments, providing emotional support, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. Your duties will include coordinating with Resource Parents, assisting with homework, and responding to emergencies. You will also provide hands-on support and collaborate with caregivers to facilitate communication and care for the youth.
About You
Required:
- Experience working with children or youth in a supportive role.
- Ability to respond to crisis situations and provide emotional support.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of therapeutic practices and child welfare systems.
- Experience in a non-profit or social services environment.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for the use of personal vehicle at the approved IRS rate.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate on-call responsibilities.
Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services
Empowering foster and at-risk youth since 1906, we're on a mission to build bright futures through vital services that inspire hope and drive change. Serving over 600 at-risk youth and their families every day, Optimist provides a full continuum of care by supporting children in their homes, in foster care, and in residential settings with trauma-informed and evidence-based practices designed to develop emotional resilience, social support systems, educational attainment, and independent adult lives.
Los Angeles, CA