Parent Partner

Victor Careers•Manteca, CA

15h•$22 - $30

About The Position

The Parent Partner is responsible for establishing and implementing the support services for children and youth. They serve as liaison for the youths involvement and offer support in whatever way is most helpful to each individual child.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma/GED
Must be a former consumer, caregiver or relative of a special needs child who has received services from a child-serving agency
Lived experience. (Forster youth) (System of care)
Must possess a valid California driver’s license, personal automobile insurance, and clean driving record.
Must be physically and mentally fit and be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) and drug screening test.
Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
Must be flexible to work nights and weekends, may need to work a split-shift, varying schedule according to operational needs.

Responsibilities

Serves as the consumer representative to program activities.
Able to engage and provide skill building one on one relationships.
Provides introduction and engagement support for families entering services
Coordinates with the management team in the development and implementation of program systems and standards.
Participates in consumer advocate training.
Provides linkage of families with appropriate services, advocating for them when necessary, and serving as role model and advocate for children.