Parent Partner

WHAT WEOFFER

In exchange for your skill and experience, Hillsides offers an excellentbenefits 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)
• 13 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

WHATYOU'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.

SKILLSAND 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 / InterpersonalSkills 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.

PhysicalSkills 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.

Equipmentand 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.

ADDITIONALDUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

WORKENVIRONMENT :

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

WHATYOU'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 driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier.

OSHACATEGORY :

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

SALARYRANGE :

$17.50 - 21.00 / hourly rate

Seat 267

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