Parent Partner

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FULL TIME EMPLOYEE Service Worker Whittier, Whittier, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

FLSA:
Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT:
Mental Health

Parent Partner will mentor parents currently involved in the system. They will be a supportive voice for the family and or act as the “parent’s voice”. They will provide advocacy, support and referral service to clients assigned to their caseload.

• Assist in providing field contacts and ensures client’s access to services
• Assist clients and caretakers in linking to community services within the scope of EPI-LA
• Provide in-home support services that demonstrate family-centered, help-give skills and addresses activities within the Client Care/Coordination Plan
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address needs of client/families and facilitate community services linkage
• Document all activities in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations and protocol of EPI-LA Services
• Act as liaison between EPI-LA staff, community providers, families, and children, facilitating an alliance to The Whole child mission
• Participate in identifying clients’ needs and triggers (within a strength-based model) to escalation and barriers; makes recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
• Provide teaching and guidance to parents and caregivers to help them manage existing resources and access needed resources (i.e., DCFS, Probation or Mental Health systems)
• Provide individualized treatment planning for clients and clients access and keep appointments, locate resources, etc.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with parents and acts as a liaison between client, agency and community resources (including the use of informal supports, natural family helpers) and various services and systems
• Maintain knowledge of program standards and policies developed by The Whole Child and other governing bodies; develop personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshop; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in in-service programs.
• Contribute to individual/group counseling, providing some education, consultation and other needed services
• Work closely with assigned children’s parent/caregivers to present their best interests
• Report any concerns to appropriate team member as they relate to case management
• Make regular home visits to families
• Educate parents on applicable resources
• Assist parents in developing positive problem-solving skills
• Facilitate interventions as appropriate
• Assist in planning program events
• Participate in staff/team meetings
• Completes paperwork in a timely and thorough manner
• Accompany parents to important meetings (i.e., court proceedings)
• Other related duties as assigned and approved by the Supervisor(s)/Manager(s)
• Model appropriate behavioral interventions

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience related to providing case management or rehabilitative services in a mental health setting
• Valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance
• Employee may be asked to participate in cross-training programs or pursue additional education or training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the company by the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer

• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Additional compensation for proven bilingual skills and ability to translate
• Peer Support Specialist Certifications

• Full benefits package to all positions after 30…