Parent Partner - Intensive Services
About The Position
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. The Parent Partner will primarily ensure choice and ownership of intervention strategies by clients and families. The Parent Partner will assist clients/families with improving, maintaining or restoring everyday functional/daily living skills, and will assess for client’s case management needs. In addition, the Parent Partner will follow up with appropriate linkage, consult with team members, and provide needed referrals. This is a field-based position that will travel throughout Los Angeles County.
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma required.
- Experience as a parent or care-providing family member of a consumer of mental health services, DCFS, or Department of Probation services.
- Spanish fluency required to meet the needs of our clients.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Parent Partner Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate access to mental health programs and services for clients and families.
- Assess and identify needs.
- Assist with completing applications or other documents.
- Reduce language barriers by providing culturally sensitive care and using translation services when necessary.
- Provide education and referrals as needed.
- Provide field-based and trauma informed support services to clients/families.
- Facilitate access for housing.
- Work as part of dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide services.
- Be on-call by phone 24/7.
- Attend all required meetings, supervision, and case reviews as assigned.
- Meet Agency service time and documentation requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to provide all services in the field including client homes, schools or other locations.
Benefits
- 15 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
- Professional development opportunities and reimbursement
- Employee Wellness Program
- Mentorship Program
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
