SUPPORT PARTNER I

THE PROGRAM

Parent Care Family Recovery Services are designed for chemically dependent women and their families who are at high risk for child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. A majority of women in treatment also have a dual psychiatric diagnosis and a host of physical health related issues.

THE POSITION

Peer Partners are paraprofessionals who are life-trained with first-hand experience with the various systems of care utilized by clients in the program. These individuals understand how systems work and serve as an advocate and mentor to clients who are involved in various systems in a non-judgmental and respectful manner. Duties include:

• Serves as a consultant to clients and caregivers receiving services through Vista Hill Programs on an as needed basis. Based on program of assignment this may include coordinating visitation, mental health resources, court dates, etc.
• Maintain a network of services and resources for clients related to the Program’s area of service and client needs.
• Assess the social service needs and assist with accessing linkages to other services based on the needs of the family.
• Provide needed reports to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes all charting, data entry, filing and record keeping as appropriate in accordance with the program requirements, including data collection.
• Participates as an advocate in treatment teams engaging with direct service providers to promote the Support’s and the Support-child relational perspective.
• Assists families in developing their own support network related to their needs.
• Helps increase the client’s or caregiver’s advocacy skills to obtain services and support.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate.
• Prior experience with working with clientele similar to those in the assigned Program.
• Prior experience navigating public systems within San Diego County
• Must be free of parole and probation for 3 years per contract.
• Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must pass background check, TB, and drug test
• Must complete a 75-hour training course with the County of San Diego after hire.

HOURS

8:30-5pm, Monday – Friday

PAY

$16.75 per hour $1.00 increase if certified.

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in these job titles for 2024 are paid $17.50 - $23.35 per hour.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Employees who work less than 30 hours a week do not qualify for healthcare benefits.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.