Resource Family Partner
About The Position
The Resource Family Partner (RFP) provides direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to relative and non-related extended family member (NREFM) caregivers to promote family stability and the well-being of children and youth in their care. The RFP engages and assesses kinship families to identify their needs, provides information about available services, and facilitates referrals and connections to appropriate community-based resources. The RFP must be able to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and demonstrate knowledge of community resources and available support services. The role also requires an understanding of the impact of trauma, grief, and loss on children, youth, and families. The position is located in Lancaster, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, preferred, plus one year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families; or a high school diploma plus at least two years of experience in social work, behavioral science, or social science; or a high school diploma, at least 32 units from an accredited university, college, or community college (including at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration, or Public Health), and one year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
- Bilingual Spanish verbal and written skills required.
- Valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance; maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company and have immediate access to a vehicle during work hours.
- Knowledge of community resources and available support services.
- Understanding of the impact of trauma, grief, and loss on children, youth, and families.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to relative and NREFM caregivers.
- Engage and assess kinship families to identify their needs.
- Provide information about available services.
- Facilitate referrals and connections to appropriate community-based resources.
- Work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits are offered; a complete list of perks and benefits is available on the company website.
- Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
- Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
