IFCCS Parent Partner

Description

Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission Statement

Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future.  We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at risk children and families. We work to promote and support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels in the organization.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Intensive Field Capable Clinical Services (IFCCS) Parent Partner works closely with caregivers to provide support, education, advocacy and participate as a member of the treatment team. The IFCCS Parent Partner provides field-based support services in the home, community, or other location convenient for the caregiver, and is available 24/7 for crisis response. The IFCCS Parent Partner completes all required paperwork in accordance with Aviva, DMH, DCFS, and COA standards.

Essential Functions

• Ability to build protective capacity with families and Core Practice Indicators

(engagement, teaming, assessment and understanding, long term view, planning, cultural competence, transitions, crisis management).

• Available 24/7, responsible for responding and supporting caregivers during crisis situations
• Complete and submit all documentation and Case Records Reviews in accordance with agency and Department of Mental Health (DMH) regulations including, but not limited to progress notes, outcome measures, CFT Matrix, and treatment goals
• Provide Trauma Informed Care and educate caregivers
• Participation and/or assistance with the Parent Support Group (e.g. planning curriculum, facilitating groups, engaging participants, encouraging parents/caregivers to participate, etc.)
• In collaboration with team members, create and maintain Crisis Safety Plan for families
• Assist caregivers in identifying needs, barriers and problem solving
• Continue to provide services and treatment for clients even if change in residence relocates client to another service area
• Model and coach caregivers in areas such as communication skills, anger management, problem solving, stress management, appropriate discipline, developmental milestones/capabilities, and parenting skills.
• Assist caregivers with contacting and following through with community resources.
• Interface with DCFS, DMH, court systems, juvenile hall, schools and other community liaisons.
• Responsiveness to the families’ identified needs.
• Build and strengthen the child and family’s support system.
• Ability to connect with families of various backgrounds and engage caregivers so they are open to working with the treatment team.
• Shares the story of own journey in order to connect, empower, and give hope to parents and/or caregivers.
• Adheres to a non-judgmental, strength-based model that builds on strengths and hope, while also being realistic and practical.
• Work closely and maintain weekly visit (or as indicated) with parents and/or caregivers to provide intensive and supportive services needed
• Collaborate and team with other professionals to plan and coordinate immediate services to stabilize crisis situations
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team
• Assess the need to request flex funds and communicate need to immediate supervisor and team; assist with completing flex fund documentation
• Consult on regular basis with supervisor and team members about pertinent issues regarding the family’s participation and treatment plan
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
• Participation in all agency required meetings and trainings
• Adheres to all applicable Federal and State regulations for confidentiality, HIPAA, mandated reporting of suspected child or elder abuse
• Works to promote a trauma-informed work environment
• Actively participate in quality improvement projects 

The IFCCS Parent Partner will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager/Program Lead.   

Competency Requirements

-Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English

-Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

-Ability to successfully work with families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

-Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

-Must have excellent interpersonal skills

-Knowledge of social services system and community resources

-Skilled in relationship building and conflict mediation a plus

-Basic computer knowledge (Windows, Microsoft word, Outlook, Excel)

-Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education and Experience

-High School diploma or equivalent required

-Currently or has been a primary caregiver (relative, parent, grandparent) of a child with SED

-Parent Partner must have been the parent or primary caregiver.  Primary caregiver is defined as a parent (not foster parent) who has 24/7 legal responsibility for the child/youth who received services from one of the following County departments: Department of Mental Health, Probation Department, and/or Department of Child and Family services; or from Regional Center.

-At the time of hire, Parent Partners must not have an open probation case nor DCFS for at least one (1) year.

Certifications/Licenses

-Valid CA driver’s license

-Valid automobile insurance

Additional Requirements

-Tuberculosis clearance

-Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance

-Satisfactory completion of health screening

-Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States

-Satisfactory driving record

Delegates Authority To

N/A

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of an IFCCS Parent Partner, the employee is frequently required to walk, drive, and use their fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, and reach. The employee is rarely required to run, bend, kneel or lift objects weighing more than 30 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment is indoor and outdoors. The noise level varies from moderate to loud. The employee will conduct home visits.

This Job Description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position.  It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.

Aviva Family and Children's Services at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.

Qualifications

Salary : $21 - $22