What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Advocate (Parent Partner) position at Sevita?
Parent Advocate
Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Parent Advocate (Parent Partner) for California MENTOR Family Support Services, a member of the Sevita family, you’ll provide guidance to individuals through your prior personal experience as a parent or guardian of a child who’s been involved in the care system. Each day, the connections our Parent Advocate (Parent Partner) make and the compassion our Parent Advocate (Parent Partner) bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.
Responsibilities:
- Guidance to parents and caregivers who have children being served through the system, sharing and relating your own prior experience
- Advocacy and liaison services between the families, children, clinician, treatment staff, community agencies, and services
- Participates as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), trainings, court review hearings, IEP, and other meetings and assists the parents/caregivers in bringing up and discussing difficult issues
- Lead or co-lead individual and parent counseling groups providing education, consultation, or other needed services
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Provide services in the home and community
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Prior personal experience as a parent or legal guardian of a child who has been involved with the system (DCFS, Probation, Regional Center, Dept. of Mental Health or the like) required
- Probation and/or DCFS case must be closed for a minimum of one year
- Two years of experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred
- Reliable vehicle, valid CA driver’s license in good standing with access to a registered vehicle with insurance
- COVID-19 full vaccination required
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Full benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
- Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company
- Learning & Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
Join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
