In Home Outreach Counselor - FPP
Listed compensation
$26.11-$29.41/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
At Child & Family Center, we’re committed to creating a welcoming workplace where a wide range of perspectives and life experiences are valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Child & Family Center Received the Following Awards
- Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.
- Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
- Awarded the 2026 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is the nation’s leading recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces.
Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):
- $26.11 - $29.41/hour
- PLUS!
- An additional $0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish Differential
This position is located in Palmdale.
Benefits we offer!
- 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
- Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Medical Coverage
- Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
- Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Agency paid Long Term Disability
- Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- 401(k) available with discretionary Agency match
- Employee Wellness Program
- Mentorship Program
- Pet Insurance
Minimum Qualifications
- Preference will be given to applicants with Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology, but applicants with Bachelor's are encouraged to apply.
- Experience in providing in-home services to children, adolescents, and their families are also required.
- Bilingual in Spanish is required to meet the clients' and program needs.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. May be required to obtain a Class II California driver’s license.
- Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.
Job Purpose
The In-Home Outreach Counselor -FPP provides in-home/outreach counseling services and case management for clients/families in the Family Preservation Program.
Essential Job Functions
1. Provide child risk assessment for possible child abuse and neglect for each child in the FPP at the child's home.
2. Consult the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline as needed and complete report within 72 hours.
3. Collaborate with DCFS/CSWs and Dept of Probation/Probation Officer in a team effort approach.
4. Provide weekly in-home counseling services and/or child follow-up visits (if needed).
5. Provide crisis intervention (3-hour response, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to resolve emergent issues/situations which threaten the stability of the home and/or safety of the child[ren] to remain in the home) via pager and subsequent face-to-face response, as needed and appropriate.
6. On call 24/7 and carry agency cell phone to respond to client, CSWs, and agency phone calls.
7. Provide case management services and link clients to services.
8. Meet productivity and documentation/paperwork expectations.
9. Continuous consultation with manger and relevant supervisors to meet clinical quality expectations.
10. All other relevant duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE: (subject to change based on Center’s needs)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Full Time
Work-Week: Sunday - Saturday
Supervisory Requirements
Supervisory Requirements: None.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
a. Walk
b. Use hands and fingers
c. Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear
d. Stand and sit
e. Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl.
f. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Child & Family Center uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Key Responsibilities
The In-Home Outreach Counselor provides counseling services and case management for families within the Family Preservation Program. Responsibilities include conducting child risk assessments, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating with DCFS and probation departments.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology, with a preference for Master's or Doctorate levels. Applicants must be bilingual in Spanish, hold a valid California driver's license, and have experience providing in-home services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates In Home Outreach Counselor - FPP at Child & Family Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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