Parent Partner I-IV

Job Description

Job Description

Description : PROGRAM SUMMARY :

South Coast Community Services takes pride in providing our staff with competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, access to diverse client populations, clinical autonomy, and a strong support system of seasoned employees. The Parent Partner / Peer Specialist provides support and resources to parents / caregivers to promote a successful home placement. They engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with clients served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their goals. The Parent Partner / Peer Specialist ensures the parent’s voice and choice is respected and implemented throughout the course of treatment. The Parent Partner / Peer Specialist empowers parents / caregivers in achieving self-sufficiently and independence and provides coaching and support in completing interventions and activities.

Our mental health agency is currently searching for a knowledgeable, experienced professional to fill the position of a (Spanish Preferred) Parent Partner.

The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with the caregivers of clients in order to engage them in the treatment process. The Parent Partner operates from a consistent focus on strength-based, natural resources, and family voice and choice. They also provide resources to families in order to support the treatment progress of the client. They offer more intensive support to caregivers as needed to sustain the safety and placement of the client.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Listen to and assess the parents’ needs and provide relevant interventions, resources and support.
• Serve as support person and advocate for parents during Children and Family Team meetings.
• Ensure sensitivity to family culture, values and beliefs, and operate from a family- centered, strength-based perspective.
• Maintain proficient and accurate documentation adhering to all program and contract standards.
• Work in coordination with the client’s multidisciplinary team, including county representatives, schools etc. in the development and execution of the treatment plan. Participate in all required meetings.
• Develop and utilize knowledge of community resources to serve children and their families.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Management reserves the right to add, change, delete or rescind duties or responsibilities of positions within the job classification at any time.

Requirements :

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS : Education / Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification