Parent Partner - Wraparound; Part-time

Tustin District Office
17821

E. 17th Street, Suite 240
Tustin, CA 92780, USA

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a qualified individual with lived adoption experience to work as a part‑time Parent Partner in our Tustin District Office. This position is perfect for parents who have experience with adoption and the child welfare system. Your role will be to provide support and guidance to other adoption parents, offering them the benefit of your experiences and knowledge.

You will provide guidance, support, training and advocacy to empower parents to improve outcomes for their adopted children.

• A great chance to support youth who have experienced trauma
• Starting hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, or higher with prior wraparound experience
• Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in our 401k plan
• Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven
• Enhance your knowledge and skills by working alongside a committed team of professionals to learn cutting‑edge, evidence‑based treatment modalities
• Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families find hope and healing

This is a part‑time position. The schedule is about 10–15 hours per week, with some occasional evening and weekend hours. The opportunity for more hours may be available in the future as the number of families in the program increases.

• Mentor families who have adopted, as a part of a multidimensional team providing services to the family.
• Provide peer counseling to adoptive parents to improve outcomes for children.
• Provide psychoeducation to the adoptive parents through an approved trauma‑informed curriculum provided by the agency.
• Provide in‑home support services, with some services also being performed virtually. Work may need to be performed in the evening hours when families are available.
• Complete documentation for services according to agency standards and timelines.
• As a part of initial paid training, complete Foundational Wraparound training through UC Davis.

• A strong desire to help families achieve successful outcomes
• Foster and Adoption experience
• Good working knowledge of the child welfare system and community resources
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to establish and maintain effective personal work relationships
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• A schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements
• Complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI, as well as a pre‑employment physical and TB test.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Koinonia Family Services is an equal‑opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.