Parent Partner

WHAT WE OFFER
In exchange for your skill and experience, Hillsides offers an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance with a $20 premium per paycheck for employee only coverage plan
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Flexible Spending Account with $500 roll-over limit
• 401(k)
• 12 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off policy accruing up to 22 days off annually
• Bilingual stipend of $2,000 or $4,000 for applicable positions
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model & Trauma Informed Care

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Essential Functions Include :

• Serve as a parent representative and support throughout the Wraparound process
• Assist parents and family in accessing and utilizing formal and informal community support
• Link the family to appropriate job related community resources and services
• Be willing to share personal experiences from their own children and families, in efforts to empower client family members
• Model and coach the client family in areas such as communication skills, anger management, job readiness and problem solving
• Attend and participate in regular Wraparound team meetings and staff meetings
• Participate in parent support groups/activities
• Be willing to work flexible hours and non-traditional hours on a regular basis and be on call in crisis situations
• Participate in Wraparound/Parent Partner trainings and meetings as assigned
• Develop and maintain accurate client records and participate in the development of needs/strengths assessment and Plan of Care
• Other duties as required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Communication Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents
• Ability to speak a language other than English

Mental/Interpersonal Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy

Physical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 25% of the day
• Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Equipment and Computer Software Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use
• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required

ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environments
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens

WHAT YOU'LL BRING*
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATES*

• High School Diploma Required
• Must be a parent of a child who has had involvement with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health Services or a parent or relative caregiver of a special-needs child
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of the Juvenile Court System preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and networking skills
• Valid California drivers license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

OSHA CATEGORY:
This position performs tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All Hillsides employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $20 - $500