Parent​/Youth Partner

Riverside University Health System's Behavioral Health department is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Parent/Youth Partner to join the Mindful Body and Recovery program located in Perris, CA. Under direct supervision, the incumbent provides assistance and support to parents, youth, and caregivers in clinic, home, school and community settings; offers feedback to the program to support quality improvements and performs other related duties as required.

Incumbents share their personal experience and expertise by co‑facilitating parent and life‑skills groups, mentoring families new to the program, and reviewing program materials. As a mentor, they provide emotional support, attend appointments or school‑based sessions as needed, model healthy behaviors, and assist families in navigating clinical, educational, and community resources.

The ideal candidate will bring a calm, supportive presence and a genuine passion for helping families navigate the challenges of eating disorders and related behavioral health needs and resources available. They will be flexible and comfortable working in a brand‑new, fast‑evolving program where adaptability is essential. Strong communication skills, especially when meeting parents and caregivers in English and Spanish speaking environments;

willingness to collaborate with clinicians, facilitate groups, and provide hands‑on support in homes, schools, and community settings.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (regular day off: Friday). Depending on necessity, this position may require a schedule shift 1–2 days out of the week from 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM.

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS‑BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually. We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence‑based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian's Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you'll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

• Provide, as part of a professional team, assistance and support to parents/youth including peer counseling/mentoring and accompanying parents/youth to meetings.
• Orient parents/youth entering the child welfare system.
• Communicate, represent, and promote on behalf of parents/youth their perspective within the child welfare system.
• Participate in programs, meetings, and trainings as part of a professional team.
• Identify information and resources in local communities, which are useful to parents/youth.
• Assist and promote active involvement in support group activities.
• Plan and provide feedback related to workshops, conferences and other coordinated efforts to improve related services.
• Review existing and proposed programs for implementation of partners/youth philosophy and participate in the development of new programs and resources.
• Document all contacts and interactions with their mentee on approved contact form.
• Represent the Department in local and statewide meetings for networking and information sharing; provide training about effective parent/youth partnership.

Current or previous experience as a parent/youth who has received child welfare services.

The basic needs and problems of clients in the child welfare system; and of the complex public and/or private agency services available for clients with serious needs such as schools, social services and other systems.

Learn the basic principles of the child welfare program; understand the cultural and social factors affecting need for social services; effectively communicate social, cultural, and behavioral facts to clients, professional staff, and community members; effectively establish and maintain good relations with a range of social and ethnic groups; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports; demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to successfully implement concepts presented in orientation and training.

Valid California Driver's License required.

Bilingual Level I.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Edgar Manzo at (951) 555‑0951 or EM Cardenas. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.