SUMMARY
The PFF In-Home Visitor at SPIRITT Family Services provides family-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed in-home services to families participating in the Partnership for Families (PFF) program. The position supports SPIRITT’s mission of promoting safety, stability, and self-sufficiency by partnering with parents and caregivers to strengthen protective factors, enhance parenting skills, and reduce the risk of child welfare involvement. Services are delivered in the home and community, with a strong emphasis on cultural humility, collaboration with DCFS and community partners, and adherence to SPIRITT Family Services’ policies, values, and contractual requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide home-based services, counseling, and comprehensive case management, including linkage to concrete supports and basic family needs; health, parenting, and educational programs; and structured parent–child and family-centered activities.
- Deliver intensive services to families, including facilitation or linkage to educational and support groups addressing domestic violence, mental health, substance use, and early care and education needs.
- Provide crisis intervention and case management services as needed, with an emphasis on safety for all parties involved.
- Conduct parenting and family screenings using approved tools, including the AAPI and PHQ-9, to assess strengths, needs, and risk factors.
- Develop, implement, and document client service plans, interventions, and services in compliance with SPIRITT Family Services policies and county contract requirements.
- Maintain consistent appointment schedules with families to promote stability, while remaining flexible to meet client needs.
- Collaborate effectively with county social workers, clinicians, advocates, and community partners through in-person meetings, telephone communication, and written correspondence to ensure coordinated and comprehensive services.
- Promote client engagement and retention by responding to families in a timely, respectful, and client-centered manner.
- Respond promptly to newly assigned referrals within contractually required timeframes and as directed by the Program Manager.
- Attend required trainings related to screening tools and accurately administer assessments at intake and on an ongoing basis, as required by contract.
- Support families in strengthening protective factors, enhancing parent–child relationships, improving parenting and problem-solving skills, increasing social supports, and building self-advocacy skills.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation, including assessments, weekly case notes, service plans, reports, client files, and self-audits to ensure contract compliance (e.g., required forms, signatures, and documentation standards).
- Meet weekly productivity goals as required by contract and as assigned by the Program Supervisor and Program Manager.
- Participate in weekly supervision (1.5–2 hours) with the Program Supervisor to review cases, client progress, and administrative and clinical matters.
- Communicate weekly schedules and calendars to the Manager and Supervisor.
- Submit progress notes within the agency’s 72-hour documentation policy.
- Maintain a caseload of up to sixteen (16) families.
- Submit AAPI and PHQ-9 assessments within required timelines.
- Accurately report daily hours worked in ADP and document missed punches as required.
- Attend staff meetings to coordinate services with other SPIRITT Family Services programs.
- Register for and attend required PFF, agency, and manager-requested trainings.
- Maintain client confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy regulations.
- Participate in agency-wide and program-specific evaluations, including collection and reporting of client demographics, progress, and outcome data using approved data systems.
- Attend community meetings, conferences, outreach activities, and intra-agency meetings as a professional representative of SPIRITT Family Services and the PFF program.
- Assist with preparation of reports required for contracts and funding sources.
- Contribute to the development and achievement of team, program, and agency goals.
- Adhere to all SPIRITT Family Services policies and procedures.
- Assist with and support internal and external agency events as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree master’s degree in social work (ASW or MFT), Psychology, or Mariage and Family Counseling only
- Two years of experience providing in-home based services.
- Maintain a Valid California Driver License.
- Minimum of two years' experience in the areas of family and child welfare, and/or mental health and/or child abuse prevention and treatment
- Possess training and adhere to child and adult dependent abuse reporting procedures.
- Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
This position is essential for fostering supportive environments for children and families within the community. The Home Visitor will play a critical role in ensuring that families have access to the resources they need for success.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.
- Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We value the well-being of our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 15 Paid Holidays annually (With extra Personal and Wellness Holiday)
- 14 Vacation Days, with increases based on years of service
- 1 hour for every 30 hours worked sick time (with 120 hours max)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan available on day one, with employer matching
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits for staff
- Employee wellness programs, including mental health support and work-life balance initiatives
SPIRITT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Marriage and Family Counseling?
Education:
Experience:
- In-Home Services: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- South El Monte, CA 91733 (Required)
Work Location: In person
