Parent Partner - Peer Support

PathPoint • Ventura, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Parent Partner to join our Kids & Families Together division in Ventura, CA. A Parent Partner is an individual who has successfully reunited with their children after involvement with the child welfare system. This role involves supporting families currently involved with child welfare by providing education, mentorship, support, and healing. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. The ideal candidate is caring, kind, possesses good communication skills, and is proficient with computer software. A recommendation letter from your social worker is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent at minimum.
• Must have successfully completed their case plan with CFS and had their case dismissed.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from the COUNTY social worker and social worker supervisor (at the time of CFS case dismissal) stating the successful dismissal of CFS services.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Must have a valid California driver's license, up-to-date insurance, and registration.
• Culturally aware, acknowledging diverse employee backgrounds, possessing skills to collaborate across cultures, and avoiding biased assumptions based on cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support families in navigating the child welfare system through lived experience.
• Work with Ventura County parents who may be overwhelmed or in crisis.
• Consistently meet deadlines and schedules.
• Maintain up-to-date case notes and documentation, demonstrating organization and attention to detail.
• Potentially have a flexible work schedule based on caregiver availability, caseload, and organizational needs.
• Utilize strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel), web-based timekeeping systems, and databases.
• Use reliable transportation to drive throughout the county (Ventura to Simi Valley to Piru) to serve clients in-home.
• Embrace an attachment and trauma-informed approach, respecting cultural diversity and other forms of diversity.
• Advocate for parents involved with child welfare and provide feedback to drive systemic change.

Benefits

• Wellness time off is awarded after 60 days and on the 1st and 2nd anniversaries for regularly scheduled employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts for full-time employees.
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match from the 2nd anniversary for employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Wellness programs
• Referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED