Parent Partner

Clarvida - California•Santa Ana, CA

9d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Parent Partner is a valued member of the High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) Program team, providing individualized, community-based support to children, youth, young adults, and families with complex behavioral health needs. High Fidelity Wraparound is an intensive, team-based care coordination model intended to help individuals succeed in their homes, schools, and communities while reducing the need for higher levels of care. The Parent Partner draws on lived experience to build trusting relationships with clients and families, promote hope and resiliency, and support individuals in reaching personal goals. Working with treatment teams, the Parent Partner helps clients navigate systems of care, connect with resources, develop self-advocacy skills, and strengthen community supports. The position has a baseline productivity expectation of 50%, generally equivalent to an average of approximately 3.5 hours of direct client service per workday. Meeting this expectation is addressed in accordance with company policies and applicable law. The work is community-based, home-based, school-based, and office-based as determined by client and program needs, and requires local travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Lived experience with behavioral health services, recovery, or supporting a family member, loved one, or significant support person receiving behavioral health services.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance.
Proof of education is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
One or more years of experience as a Peer Specialist, Peer Mentor, Family Partner, or in a related role.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, peer support principles, and strengths-based practices.
Knowledge of behavioral health systems and community resources.
Experience working with children, youth, young adults, and families.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized peer support services to children, youth, young adults, and families enrolled in the High Fidelity Wraparound Program.
Build trusting relationships through shared lived experience, encouragement, and mentorship.
Support client engagement in behavioral health services and community-based activities.
Assist clients and families in identifying strengths, goals, and personal recovery strategies.
Promote self-advocacy, self-determination, and independent decision-making.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support coordinated care.
Help clients access community resources, educational supports, employment services, housing resources, and other social supports.
Participate in treatment planning and team meetings as appropriate.
Document services and activities according to program and organizational requirements.
Provide transportation assistance and accompany clients to appointments and community activities when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries.
Participate in required trainings, supervision, and professional development activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.