Bilingual Parent Partner

Seneca Family of Agencies•Santa Ana, CA

8d•$25 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a compassionate and assertive Bilingual Parent Partner to join their All-In! So Cal program. This role is for individuals with personal experience as a caregiver or parent who have navigated systems such as child welfare, behavioral/mental health, or special education. The Bilingual Parent Partner will work alongside therapeutic staff to support families in building parenting skills, finding resources, and strengthening the overall family system. The All-In! So Cal program is a school-referred, community-based wraparound program serving youth and families with significant mental/behavioral health needs, aiming to improve academics and attendance impacted by mental health. Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing services to traditionally marginalized communities and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Personal lived experience as the parent or legal guardian of a youth who received services from child welfare/foster care/adoption, behavioral/mental health, or special education etc.
High school diploma/GED.
Bilingual Spanish/English
At least 18 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Training in intervention strategies is provided at the program and agency level.
Parent partners will also have opportunities for shadowing and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one-on-one and in group settings.
Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills, to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
Participate in/facilitate youth and family intakes, individual sessions, and monthly Family Team Meetings.
Attend youth IEP's and provide progress updates regarding engagement and progress in Seneca services.
Work as a “collaborative advocate,” helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems.
Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community.
Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/self-control plans as well as self-care plans for youth/families.
Attend and engage in program and agency-wide required trainings and professional development opportunities to maintain and develop intervention and service delivery skills.
Complete all training requirements as indicated by supervisor.
Participate in weekly supervision/mentorship with the supervisor or designee.
Maintain accurate and high-quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage.
Participate in on-call rotation, if applicable per program requirements.
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.
Complete suicide assessor training and certification in order to complete screening and assessments as needed.

Benefits

Starting at $24.76 - $27.26 per hour, commensurate with experience
Salary increases each year
Mileage reimbursement
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
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