Parent Partner/Peer Support Specialist

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary

The Parent Partner provides family support and advocacy, helping to model communication skills and problem-solving, while guiding families through the service delivery system.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Orient caregivers to mental health services.
• Assist with intakes and referrals for potential new clients, as needed.
• Represent caregivers by providing essential knowledge and consultation to the treatment team to promote a culture in which the caregiver’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment approaches and plans.
• Maintain knowledge of local resources and assist caregivers with the completion of application forms for various resources to ensure that the appropriate documentation is obtained.
• Facilitate self-help activities/groups as assigned (i.e. attend resource fairs, Community Partner meetings, etc.).
• Outreach to community agencies and organizations to be able to offer information to caregivers.
• Work individually with caregivers in a Parent Partner capacity, as assigned.
• Assist caregivers to plan and carry out leisure time activities, as appropriate.
• Must maintain member confidentiality in accordance with Federal, State, and Enki policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Preferred

• Parent Partner must have a child or family member who has received mental health services.
• Demonstrate some knowledge of mental health resources.
• Experience working with mental health consumers preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Licenses/Certifications Preferred

• A copy of the Peer Partner or Peer Support Specialist Training Certificate is required and must be submitted with the application or at time of hire. Per Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, a Peer Partner Training Certificate from any of the following may be acceptable: The National Mental Health Association in Los Angeles County, Project Return, Pacific Clinics, NAMI, SHARE, California Association of Peer Supporters (CAPS), Loyola Marymount University Extension (LMU), Painted Brain, Tarzana Treatment Center College or a comparable agency.
• Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and eligibility to drive for the Company preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience using Exym and/or other Electronic Medical Record databases is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and written.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a level of progression toward self-sufficiency.
• Ability to advocate for members; or to be a mentor; comfortable sharing own experiences in appropriate ways for the benefit of assisting others.
• Ability to keep boundaries when working to assist members.
• Able to and comfortable with utilizing public transportation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• See well enough (with or without corrected vision) to read fine print, hand-written materials, and a computer screen.
• Speak and hear well enough (with or without assistive device) to converse in person and by telephone.
• Finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms, including ability to use a computer keyboard.
• Have the mobility (with or without assistive device) to stand, sit, crouch, and move from one work area to another.
• Have the strength to lift, carry or push office equipment and supplies used in normal job functions up to 20 lbs.
• Stamina to effectively perform work activities.
  
  

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00/Hour (Determined by Experience & Qualifications)

Policy Statement

Enki Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. This means that all qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or veteran and/or military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Enki will comply with all fair employment laws and will take affirmative measures to eliminate or prevent illegal discrimination. It is the policy of Enki that positive action be taken to insure that members of protected classes have an equal opportunity for all jobs. Enki will comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).