Parent Partner

Seneca Family of Agencies • Atascadero, CA

2d • $25 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

Seneca is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner to provide peer support and advocacy for youth and families receiving services. The Parent Partner uses lived experience to help families navigate challenges, access resources, build confidence, and remain engaged in their care. Support includes one-on-one assistance, group facilitation, and collaboration with care teams.

The role is part of San Luis Obispo Wraparound, a strengths-based, family-driven, flexible service for youth and families experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges at home. The program aims to help families develop skills and supports that prevent or reduce the possibility of a child's out-of-home placement. A family-based team addresses the needs of the whole family and may include family members, Seneca therapists, youth counselors, Parent Partners, facilitators, and community members.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a hybrid, client-driven schedule. Services are provided in person, while documentation may be completed remotely. Voluntary on-call shifts are available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal lived experience with relevant systems, such as child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, or special education.
• At least 18 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other required state or federal licensing or certification.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support to youth, families, and natural supports in one-on-one and group settings.
• Use engagement and alignment skills to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
• Act as a collaborative advocate, helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand other team members' mandates and perspectives while navigating county systems.
• Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, and other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect with a family safety network or natural support team.
• Coach and support youth and families with safety planning, self-control plans, and self-care plans.
• Attend and participate in community mental health awareness activities.
• Participate in peer forums, which may include public speaking engagements.
• Complete training requirements as directed by the supervisor.
• Participate in weekly supervision or mentorship with the supervisor or designee.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality documentation and paperwork, including mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage records.
• Participate in an on-call rotation if applicable to program requirements.
• Use crisis communication and de-escalation techniques in accordance with Seneca's EQ-4 model training.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $24.94–$27.44 per hour; actual salary depends on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
• Additional compensation upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Annual salary increases.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Stipends for staff participating in emergency on-call shifts.
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• 50% paid premiums for dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid assistance plan.
• Five weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California.

What This Job Offers

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