Specialist, Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Barstow, San Bernardino County, California, 92312, USA
Listing for:
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health, Community Health
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Healthcare
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California began in December 1944 when a group of Lutheran congregations in San Diego came together to discuss how to better assist families in need. They began discussing how to form a Welfare Commission. Their vision expanded when they came together with another group of Lutheran congregations in Los Angeles having the very same conversation. Lutheran Social Services of Southern California was officially incorporated in 1946 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency.
The mission has stayed true to its earliest beginnings, to be a servant to those in need. Today LSSSC serves thousands of individuals and families throughout Southern California with over 45 programs/services at 18 locations. We are part of the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) network and strive to serve those in need with dignity and respect.
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California’s Mission:
Ignited by faith, we live out God’s love by embracing, equipping and empowering vulnerable individuals, families and communities toward self-sufficiency.
Requirements
The Specialist provides non-therapy mental health support services to help the client and family establish and maintain a stable environment in the household.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Specialist include the following:
Assists the Facilitator in teaching the Child and Family members to locate resources.Assists at Child/Family Team meetings to identify goals and plans focused on enhancing client safety.Provides support for the family/child in meetings and other system areas.Develops, initiates, and maintains Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with various area agencies and individuals for obtaining needed services for the Success First (SF) clients.Provides Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS).Provides transportation for clients in a company vehicle to and from meetings, services, and appointments.Maintains their portion of the chart per the standards delineated by DBH, the program, and other government regulatory agencies.Assists with the provision of crisis/emergency services.Provides activities congruent with the goals and needs of the family and the Individualized Service Plan (ISP).Promotes collaboration among families, advocates, mental health providers, health care providers, school personnel, and personnel from other agencies.Provides other services as designated by and only with prior approval of the Clinic Director.Works cooperatively with team members (Clinician, Facilitator, Parent Partner, Therapeutic Behavior Services (TBS), Coach, Quality Assurance/Fiscal Representative) to support the client and family in attaining improved mental health and quality of life outcomes.Attends all assigned county meetings.Participates in the rotating On-Call Schedule for the program, which includes the Family Urgent Response System (FURS) for the Success First Program.Works a flexible schedule, with the ability to offer In-Person services to clients during the evening, weekend, and holiday hours out in the field or client’s residence.Using the On-Call schedule for the program, be available to address the regular and emergency needs of the clients, including emergency response availability, call back staff, and offer support for in-person crisis response during and after regular working hours.Uses the Electronic Health Record to ensure all required documentation is entered accurately and on time. Be able to chart independently by 90 days after hire.Maintains a clean and organized work environment.Meets all requirements and regulations delineated in the Employee Handbook. Advocates for the program by providing outreach to family members and the community.Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem-solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to customer needs;
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