Parent Partner - Wraparound

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC • Los Angeles, CA

122d • $20 - $21

About The Position

ID# C06503A - Provides service to parents in the role of advocate, coach, mentor, peer, and general resource.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working with children and their families.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues confronting families and their children who are experiencing severe emotional disturbances.
• Personal experience in raising a seriously emotionally disturbed child preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and follow-through.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Department of Justice clearance (Child Abuse Index).
• Must act in accordance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996 and related state law confidentiality requirements.
• Must successfully complete the Center’s HIPAA training, pass the HIPAA test, and receive the Certification of Compliance.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Interacting with other employees at work is an essential function of the job.
• Arriving at work on time and not leaving early is an essential function of the job.
• Possess valid Class C California Driver’s License and driving record meets SFVMHC, Inc. insurance requirements.
• Committed to the principles and practice of Wraparound including family centered, strength based, and individualized care; flexible, unconditional services; and promoting self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Attends all Child and Family Teams. Provides feedback to parents and team.
• Advocates for child and family in the team when necessary.
• Serve as parent representative to program activities.
• Participates in all family advocacy and parent/caregiver related activities and trainings.
• Assists in the development and facilitation of support groups for parents.
• Trains and empowers parents to assume leadership roles in support and advocacy groups.
• Assists in assuring that the team and the parent support the leadership role of the parent.
• Assists parents in understanding the nature in the service provided and their role, rights, and responsibilities.
• Networks with community-based parent organizations. Assists in their development as needed.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
• As needed, meet with parents/caregivers when family is referred for screening to explain Wraparound and/or other programs.
• Participate in community-based meetings for the purpose of enhancing the sharing of resources and information.
• Participate, as needed, in meetings to advocate for issues affecting families and the community (e.g. State or City Hearings and community forums).
• Connect with agency-based parent partners for Wraparound to provide information and support on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in a countywide parent advocate partnership with other advocates/partners from different systems in order to form a strong family advocacy association.
• Develop and participate in trainings to promote interdepartmental understanding regarding the role of the parent advocate within DCFS, Probation, Schools, and DMH and the importance of family centered, strength-based approaches.
• Attend geographic area meeting for the purpose of enhancing communication and optimizing the sharing of information.
• Provide necessary feedback to ensure forms/documents are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
• Participate in the bi-annual Parent Provider Partnership Conference.

Benefits

• Experience working with a diverse client population.
• A team-oriented work environment.
• Training opportunities.
• Excellent compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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