Parent Partner
About The Position
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. 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
- Valid driver license for 1 year minimum, reliable transportation with registration and insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred
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
Benefits
- Full compensation/benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous Paid time off and holiday pay
- "On-Demand Pay"- get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday!
- Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
