Parents Supporting Parents Specialist

Explore. Thrive. Belong. Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Our Child and Family Programs provide a variety of services for families with children. We assist in coordinating supervision for juveniles, abused or neglected children, assist with counseling, parenting, groups for youth, case management, summer youth activities and assist with finding appropriate community resources and more intensive programs as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO The purpose of this position is to mentor and provide feedback, insight, and navigation to parents currently involved in the Child Welfare (CW) system. The Parent Partner is an essential member of the Parents Supporting Parents (PSP) Program and is part of efforts to elevate parent voice and involvement to support local and state policy and systems change.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES To be successful, you will complete the below responsibilities:

• Focuses on the goal of enhancing and improving permanency outcomes for families and acts as a role model who provides guidance based on a combination of training and personal first-hand experience.
• Empowers and coaches parents through the process with the Department, courts, and other system representatives.
• Completes paperwork, progress notes and other documentation necessary; completes PSP program reporting requirements for the Parents Supporting Parents Supervisor.

Wage is $21.58 - $22.82/hour dependent on education and experience. Potential to earn up to $29.05/hour with successful annual reviews.

Benefit Highlights *Paid vacation* Health insurance* *Health insurance Opt Out Plan * *Dental & Vision insurance* * Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System* *Health Savings Account *Deferred Compensation Program* *Group Life insurance * Employees at Jefferson County Value *Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* * Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* *Family Feel*

Background Check Required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of personal lived experience in the Child Welfare system that includes having had a biological or adoptive child placed in out-of-home care.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education in social work, sociology, human services, counseling, or related field

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the Jefferson County website. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the online Jefferson County application. Questions can be directed to Jenn Adametz Robinson at 920-728-7629 or JRobinson@Jeffersonwi.gov.com

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.