Bilingual Family Partner

Seneca Family of Agencies; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursements

Stipends for emergency on-call shifts

Scholarship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in Riverside is seeking a Bilingual Family Partner to provide peer support and advocacy to youth and families navigating mental health services. The role focuses on leveraging personal experience to engage families in care planning, coordinating with a family-based team, and guiding participants toward their goals.

You will work in a hybrid setting, interacting with youth, families, and community partners, and you will participate in training, supervision, and on-call

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience raising your own child or being the legal guardian of a child who has received child welfare and/or other behavioral health services.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• High school diploma/GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and licensing/certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and other supports one-on-one and in group settings.
• Demonstrate engagement to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
• Work as a collaborative advocate to help families navigate county systems and understand various mandates.
• Use community resources and school/mental health services to connect families to a safety network.
• Provide coaching on safety/self-care plans for youth and families.
• Attend and participate in mental health awareness activities in the community.
• Complete training requirements and participate in weekly supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation including notes, timesheets, and mileage.
• Participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Diversity sensitivity

Organization & communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

The Bilingual Family Partner provides peer support and advocacy to consumers of Seneca’s services. Peer support may include one‑on‑one peer support as well as in group settings. The Family Partner draws upon their own personal experience navigating systems to work individually with youth and/or family members to engage them in the process, increase their involvement, and assist them in achieving their care plan goals. This includes a wide range of activities in order to function as a member of the supporting team as well as provide individual support. The Family Partner may also be involved in community awareness and leadership activities.

About Riverside Wraparound

Seneca offers "Wraparound" services to youth and families experiencing emotional/behavioral challenges in the home. The Wraparound programs are strengths‑based, family‑driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out‑of‑home placement of their child. A family‑based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This family‑based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Youth Counselors, Parent Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one‑on‑one and in group settings.
• Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills, to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
• Work as a “collaborative advocate,” helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems.
• Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community.
• Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/self‑control plans as well as self‑care plans for youth/families.
• Attend and participate in mental health awareness activities in the community
  • Participate in peer forums which may include public speaking engagements.
• Complete all training requirements as indicated by supervisor.
• Participate in weekly supervision/mentorship with the supervisor or designee.
• Maintain accurate and high‑quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage.
• Participate in on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

Required

• Personal lived experience raising your own child or being the legal guardian of a child who has been the recipient of child welfare and/or other behavioral health services (e.g. child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health services, etc.)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• High school diploma/GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Skills Of An Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Schedule

• Full‑time
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
  • Hybrid; services are provided in person, documentation can be completed remotely
• Optional to pick up on‑call shifts

Benefits

• Starting at $24.76 - $27.26 per hour.
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
  • Salary increases each year.
• Mileage reimbursements.
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on‑call shifts.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.