Parent Partner

Chicanos Por La Causa • Los Angeles, CA

78d • $21 - $21 • Remote

About The Position

CPLC-Amanecer in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a dedicated Parent Partner to join our growing Wraparound team! Amanecer roughly translates to 'new beginnings.' If you are passionate about empowering 'new beginnings' for the most vulnerable populations, we can't wait to meet you. The Parent Partner serves as a liaison for parent involvement and offers support in whatever way is most helpful to each individual family. Parent Partners provide first-hand knowledge about navigating various systems (i.e., Child Welfare System, Probation, education, health, community resources, etc.) as a result of having lived experience as a parent or caregiver. Parent Partners are advocates, peer supports, and role models for families, promoting family-centered practices and family decision-making. Wraparound offers child-focused, family-centered mental health services based on strength and needs. Together we create strategies to support families and track progress.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CA Driver License required to provide transportation to clients who may need it.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking required.
• DCFS and/or Probation case (if any) should be closed for at least one year at the time of hire.
• Must be a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs/disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of parent support groups.
• Provides families with direct assistance and resource linkage.
• Provides transportation to clients for linkage services or other pre-approved outings.
• Collaborates in cross-system teaming and community-based service delivery.
• Assists with crisis intervention as needed, including being available to client/families after hours as assigned.

Benefits

• $21 hourly plus holiday/overtime pay, as applicable for on-call rotation.
• Mileage reimbursement, as applicable.
• Amanecer professional development allowance for continued learning and career growth.
• Health insurance with qualifying HSA and dependant FSA accounts.
• 401k with discretionary company matching.
• Employee Assistance Program with yearly allocation of free mental health sessions.
• Sick time, Paid time off.
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards.
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance.
• Hybrid remote work: Position is a weekly combination of work-from-home, office and field work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED