Parent Partner

McKinley Children's Center•Riverside, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N. At Mckinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is H opeful, U nderstanding, M oral, A wesome, N urturing. - H.U.M.A.N. The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services � which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually � include short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. Mckinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N .- H opeful, U nderstanding, M oral, A wesome, N urturing. Mckinley has created a H opeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to U nderstanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual�s stories. We strongly embrace our agency�s M orals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member�s and clients� A wesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to N urturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all. The Position: We are looking for a Parent Partner, to provide active, hands-on peer support to parents of youth/young adults receiving services at McKinley Children�s Center. Effective peer support should be friendly, helpful, accessible and flexible. Peer support may be delivered in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes or in community environments. The role of the Parent Partner is to work collaboratively to increase family involvement within program areas while decreasing unintentional, programmatic, and institutional bias about parents.

Requirements

Must be the biological or adoptive parent of a youth/young adult with special needs
Parent should have experienced level of care with their youth equivalent to the need
High school diploma or GED preferred
Maintains a non-judgmental attitude toward families
Maintains required licenses and certifications to perform role
Google suites; Microsoft Office; general keyboarding skills
Ability to learn and use mental health software (EXYM).
Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
Ability to commute to various locations and provide in person support
Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing
DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferable

Responsibilities

Provide active, hands-on peer support to parents of youth/young adults receiving services at McKinley Children�s Center.
Deliver peer support in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes or in community environments.
Work collaboratively to increase family involvement within program areas.
Decrease unintentional, programmatic, and institutional bias about parents.
Listen and communicate effectively to build positive relationships.
Collaborate with others to ensure coordinated care.
Gather and summarize information to identify strengths, resources, and personal values.
Assist individuals in identifying their goals and priorities.
Detect warning signs, communicate findings clearly, and routinely reassess needs to provide ongoing support.
Identify recommended goals and services.
Empower individuals and their families to make informed decisions during the planning process.
Support the development of personal care plans that align with individual goals and values.
Coordinate and execute the plan of care through effective outreach and engagement.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic learning environment.
Provide emotional and physical support to individuals, teaching and training necessary skills, and supporting problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Prevent and intervene in crises, while promoting health and wellness through organized group activities and individualized support.