Parent Partner
About The Position
Provides active, hands-on peer support to parents/caregivers or youth/clients receiving Wraparound services. An effective Parent Partner should be friendly, helpful, accessible and flexible. Must be the biological, adoptive, kin parent or non-related family member of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges or has had systems experience with their child in a child serving system. Must have life experience as the parent of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges. Please share your lived life experience in your cover letter. Because this information is so vital, applicants without a cover letter will not be considered.
Requirements
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent degree
- Be willing to share their experience
- Must be the biological, adoptive, kin parent or non-related family member of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges or has had systems experience with their child in a child serving system
- Must have life experience as the parent of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Must be willing to obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (Within 6 months of employment)
- Must possess a valid CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV printout (no more than 3 points).
- Must pass a clear background check with CACI, DOJ & FBI.
- CPR and First Aid Certified.
- TB Exam and Physical at the time of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Education in social services is optimal, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Teaches skills for parents to be able to effectively participate in the Wraparound process.
- Builds hope for families and clients.
- Effectively/professionally connects with client/family on a personal basis to build trust with client and family.
- Participates collaboratively in identifying potential team members and developing motivational techniques to ensure commitment to the team.
- Understands and explains the parents’ perspective, culture and beliefs in a way that increases understanding by others, while decreasing differences and highlighting similarities.
- Assesses the level of support needed by parent based on the family’s support network, their ability to involve their support networks, and the ability of the parent to be heard by others.
- Meets with family regularly and consistently to encourage and support an understanding of their vision for the future.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
