Family Services Coordinator - Dignity Health : Job Details

**Overview**Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit for more information.**Responsibilities**The Family Services Coordinator's responsibilities include providing case management,teaching and demonstrating activities according to the child and familys plan of care. The Family Services Coordinator works in collaboration with a team of professionals to ensure child safety and stability. He/She also provides parenting education activities as well as referrals advocacy support and anticipatory guidance for a caseload of 10 to 11 families. This position will require flexibility with respect to responsibilities as the program evolves over a five-year funding period. All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost effective manner.**Qualifications**+ Bachelors degree in child development social work psychology human development or a related field.+ Wraparound training.+ Familiarity with DMH documentation requirements.+ Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.+ Ability to assess families across a broad spectrum of areas recognizing professional boundaries and the need for consultation from other disciplines.+ Experience working with low-income families and families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.+ Empathy warmth and the ability to establish ongoing supportive relationships with an ethnically diverse population.+ Knowledge of the agencies in the Pico-Union and downtown Los Angeles areas that serve low-income families.+ Familiarity with the effects of parental alcohol and/or other drug abuse on family health parenting and general functioning. Experience in making home visits to low-income families.+ Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records. Skill in writing to articulate concepts and ideas in notes and reports.+ Bilingual English/Spanish speaking skills.+ Possession of a valid California drivers license and ability to make home visits to various Los Angeles County locations.**Pay Range**$27.71 - $40.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.