Parent Partner

Sevita•Compton, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Parent Partner - Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Parent Partner for California MENTOR Family Support Services, a member of the Sevita family, you’ll provide guidance to individuals through your prior personal experience as a parent or guardian of a child who’s been involved in the care system. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior personal experience as a parent or legal guardian of a child who has been involved with the system (DCFS, probation, Regional Center, Dept. of Mental Health or the like) required
Probation and/or DCFS case must be closed for a minimum of one year
Two years of experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred
Valid driver license for 1 year minimum, reliable transportation with registration and insurance.

Responsibilities

Guidance to parents/caregivers who have children being served through the system, sharing and relating your own prior experience
Advocacy and liaison services between the families, children, clinician, treatment staff, community agencies, and services
Participates as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), trainings, court review hearings, IEP, and other meetings and assists the parents/caregivers in bringing up and discussing difficult issues
Lead or co-lead individual and parent counseling groups providing education, consultation, or other needed services
Documentation and record-keeping
Provide services in the home and community - Flexibility with schedule