Now Hiring: Trilingual Full-Time Parent Partner
Job Description
Summary:
We are seeking parents or caregivers who have been successful in raising a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs, preferably that have been involved with the behavioral health, special education, juvenile justice, and/or child welfare system. The Parent Partner will work with parents of children referred by Ventura County Behavioral Health by providing in-home support, education, and resources with the goal of maintaining stability in the home and empowering parents to be their child’s best advocate.

Essential Functions:

Work with Ventura County Behavioral Health clinicians toward treatment goals
Attend numerous training classes, as required
Provide home and clinic based support and education
Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and economic diversity
Willingness to learn and work within systems' protocols
Model behavior and techniques families can learn from
Identify and utilize family strengths
Identify community supports and provide a warm connection
Brainstorm new ideas and approaches
Ensure the family voice is heard
Assist family in creating and following a safety plan
Responsible for maintaining accurate client notes and other paperwork in a timely fashion
Help family to navigate the crisis management and stabilization programs and access services/programs that will be of help
May work remotely to input progress notes
Other duties as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Must have personal involvement and success in raising a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs (may be a parent, grandparent, guardian or sibling)
Familiarity and experience with Medi-Cal documentation and billing desired
Ability to document data within multiple electronic systems
Knowledge of mental health, juvenile justice, special education, and child welfare systems and local community resources
Ability to prioritize deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
Able to listen non-judgmentally and respect family culture and beliefs
Able to share your own story when it can help the family
Able to advocate in a non-adversarial manner
Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Able to follow directions and follow-up on assignments as required
Able to work under minimal supervision
Able to communicate professionally with clinicians and all other providers involved in client treatment
Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries
Able to complete client notes as required
Some flexibility beyond 8-5 Monday through Friday
Able to meet deadlines
Trilingual in other languages required e.g. Spanish, Tagalog, Mixteco, etc.Job Requirements:

Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Be able to effectively manage a caseload of 20-25 clients
Able to lift up to 20 pounds
Additional requirements: Reliable transportation, Pass Livescan/Background Check, TB Test and possess valid California Driver’s License, proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to become CPR/First Aid Certified
Reliable transportation and current auto insurance with Bodily Injury Liability to 50/100 bodily injury coverage
Extremely strong time management and documentation skills
Must live in Ventura CountyCompensation: $24.00 per hour. Medical, dental and vision benefits available for full time employees. Free Employee Assistance Program and 401k registration option available.

To Apply: Please submit cover letter explaining your interest in our organization and experience relevant to this position, as well as a current resume. Email cover letter and resume to Clinical Administrator, Alicia Daddio: mailto:adaddio@unitedparents.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

For this position it is a requirement that the candidate have the lived experience of raising a child with mental health needs. Do you meet this requirement?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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