Parent Partner
About The Position
Provides direct services by utilizing their own life experiences to support, engage, and motivate caregivers towards the identified goals. Partners with parents and caregivers to help them learn to provide the support to the children under their care to optimize their healthy social and emotional development. Serves as a contact for the caregivers to learn about community and CII resources that would benefit the growth of children and families. Maintains a resource directory for CII and other community programs and resources. Encourages parent/caregiver participation in group life skills sessions, support groups and related training/support programs. Maintains appropriate case notes and other records as required. Assists caregivers to effectively resolve family grievances and crisis situations. Assists caregivers in navigating various services and supports within their community.
Requirements
- Individual with personal experience with their own child in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice system.
- Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
- Required to travel extensively to sites (> 50% of the time).
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
- Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
- Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Punctual and dependable attendance.
- Working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment.
- Database software.
- Proficient in Electronic Health Records System.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish & English speaking preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct services by utilizing their own life experiences to support, engage, and motivate caregivers towards the identified goals.
- Partners with parents and caregivers to help them learn to provide the support to the children under their care to optimize their healthy social and emotional development.
- Serves as a contact for the caregivers to learn about community and CII resources that would benefit the growth of children and families.
- Maintains a resource directory for CII and other community programs and resources.
- Encourages parent/caregiver participation in group life skills sessions, support groups and related training/support programs.
- Maintains appropriate case notes and other records as required.
- Assists caregivers to effectively resolve family grievances and crisis situations.
- Assists caregivers in navigating various services and supports within their community.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
- Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Opportunity for growth & advancement
- Professional development & continued training
- Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
