What are the responsibilities and job description for the BILINGUAL PARENT PARTNER position at San Diego Center For Children?
Are you a caregiver of a youth who has struggled with mental health challenges or had involvement with Children Welfare, Probation, Regional Center, or Special Education?
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Are you wanting to mentor other parents to support them in navigating these systems of care and gaining valuable skills to be successful caregivers?
We are currently hiring Parent Partners to provide emotional support and parenting skills coaching to caregivers in the community and act as part of a larger wraparound team to support youth success.
Apply Today If You
Want to serve families and youth with significant mental health disorders, multigenerational trauma, and co-occurring disorders, while preventing youth from losing placement with their families
Are looking for a fun, supportive, fast-paced work environment
Enjoy working on a multi-disciplinary team
Seek ongoing training and supervision
Are interested in providing community-based treatment, have reliable transportation and prefer a flexible schedule
Want 3 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 paid holidays
JOIN US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
In support of the client’s treatment plan, provide education, advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, rehabilitation, and other therapeutic services in a community-based fashion as they navigate through the systems of care
Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training to provide high-quality services to families, including an evidence-based parenting curriculum
Locate, coordinate and develop linguistically and culturally diverse informal and formal resources and networks for families in the communities where they reside
Appropriately share a personal story to enhance engagement with families and increase awareness of clinical staff about parenting challenges and difficulties maneuvering the ‘systems’, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families
Provides culturally competent education and hands-on coaching to parents to help them better understand how the “systems” work, and the process of accessing community resources
Assists parents in completing Wellness Notebooks and connection to needed behavioral health services
Coordinates treatment with referring parties and outside resources including schools, psychiatrists, support groups, child care, government assistance, family advocacy programs, and others as appropriate
Maintains accurate, timely, and complete case records per Medi-Cal requirements and SDCC policies and procedures
Maintains clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff, and administrative personnel within and between SDCC programs
Encourage involvement of parents in our Program Advisory Group (PAG) and WrapWorks events
Availability to work evenings
Fulfills all required training including SDCC Partners Training, applicable EBP trainings, cultural competency, and HIPAA
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The San Diego Center For Children Is Committed To
Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization
Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect
Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.
Minimum Requirements
Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation
High School diploma or GED
Ability to work 4 evenings weekly
Experience as a consumer or caregiver of a consumer of Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Child Welfare Services, the juvenile justice system, Regional Center, or Special Education
Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Bilingual in Spanish
Preferred Requirements
Peer Support Certification
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
2 years work experience in a Wraparound Program
Experience as an advocate, adult educator, or skills trainer
Proficient in Cerner (online medical records system)
Total Rewards Package
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement savings plan : 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
Flexible work schedules
Wellness programs
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development and training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
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