Bilingual Kinship Family Advocate

Penny Lane Centers; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers in Commerce, CA is seeking a Resource Family Partner to provide direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to kinship caregivers, promoting stability and well-being for children and youth in their care. The RFP assesses kinship families, explains available services, and coordinates referrals to community resources.

The ideal candidate will have a BA in psychology, social work, or related field or equivalent experience, must be bilingual in Spanish, and hold a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred plus a year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
• Or a high school diploma plus two years minimum experience in the field of social work, behavioral science, or social science.
• Or a high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited University, College or Community College, with at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration or Public Health plus a year of full time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to kinship caregivers to promote family stability and the well-being of children and youth in their care.
• Engage and assess kinship families to identify needs, provide information on services, and facilitate referrals to community-based resources.
• Understand impact of trauma, grief, and loss on children, youth, and families; work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

High school diploma + 2 years related field experience

High school diploma + 32 units with 16 units in Social Work/Sciences/Humanities/Public Health + 1 year field experience

Job description

Penny Lane Centers in Commerce, CA is seeking a Resource Family Partner to provide direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to kinship caregivers, promoting stability and well-being for children and youth in their care. The RFP assesses kinship families, explains available services, and coordinates referrals to community resources.

The ideal candidate will have a BA in psychology, social work, or related field or equivalent experience, must be bilingual in Spanish, and hold a valid