Parent Partner

Victor • Victorville, CA

6d • $23 - $31

About The Position

The Family Parent Partner establishes and implements support services for children and families. The role serves as a liaison for family involvement and provides support in ways that are most helpful to each individual family. The position represents consumers in program activities, supports engagement and skill building, connects families with services and community resources, and advocates for consumer needs. It also contributes to program systems, evaluation, and documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a parent or personal caregiver of a youth who has received child welfare and/or behavioral health services, such as child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, or special education services.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the English language.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to assigned client homes, schools, offices, and other locations; if using a personal vehicle, must meet Agency driving requirements.
• Must meet the Agency's physical and mental fitness standards, complete a TB test and drug screening, and undergo a State of California personal background investigation.
• Must obtain First Aid certification and CPR certification when required by the local county or program.
• Must be flexible to work a varying schedule according to operational needs.
• Must be willing to work in a culturally integrated workplace and respect human differences protected by applicable laws.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, sitting for extended periods, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching, balancing, lifting and carrying, stair climbing, and performing CPR and First Aid as trained.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods in a vehicle while traveling to activities, home visits, DCFS, and court locations, including trips up to 100 miles.
• Must be able to use computer and telephone systems, including typing, writing, and handling files.

Responsibilities

• Represent consumers in program activities and ensure advocacy and support services for participating families.
• Engage youth and families and provide skill building as assigned.
• Introduce and support the engagement of families entering services.
• Coordinate with the management team to develop and implement program systems and standards that promote consumer-driven, family-centered services.
• Inform families about basic mental health and social service information and referral sources, and help develop additional community resources when appropriate.
• Assist with developing consumer support groups and coordinate group scheduling and transportation assistance.
• Participate in consumer advocate training, including teaching basic concepts related to rights, complaints and grievance procedures, support relationships, crisis management, and vocational involvement.
• Recruit consumers to participate in committees and work groups.
• Provide professional advocacy and education to providers on behalf of consumer needs.
• Link families with appropriate services, advocate for them when necessary, and serve as a role model and advocate for children and families involved in the wraparound process.
• Assist with the ongoing development and implementation of program evaluation.
• Document services in accordance with program-specific requirements.
• Meet the Agency service percentage standard reflecting expected time spent with clients, if applicable.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance plan for employees and family.
• Nine paid holidays, PTO, and sick pay.
• Mental health day.
• Five bereavement days.
• Costco Gold Star membership.
• Retirement savings plan (403B).
• 100% employer-funded retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile.
• Working Advantage discount program.
• Verizon Wireless discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Reimbursements for license registration fees, CEUs, travel, and internet/cell phone usage.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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