Family Advocate & Parent Support Specialist

The Whole Child Mental Health & Housing Services; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Dental & Vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Whole Child Mental Health & Housing Services seeks a Parent Partner to mentor parents currently involved in the system and serve as the parents' voice. The role provides advocacy, support and referral services to clients on the caseload, with in-home and community-based support to help families access needed resources.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document activities per Medi-Cal rules, and help families navigate services such as DCFS and Probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of work experience related to providing case management or rehabilitative services in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing field contacts and ensures client's access to services.
• Assist clients and caretakers in linking to community services within the scope of EPI-LA.
• Provide in-home support services that demonstrate family-centered, help-give skills and addresses activities within the Client Care/Coordination Plan.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address needs of client/families and facilitate community services linkage.
• Document all activities in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations and protocol of EPI-LA Services.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Medi-Cal knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Whole Child Mental Health & Housing Services seeks a Parent Partner to mentor parents currently involved in the system and serve as the parents' voice. The role provides advocacy, support and referral services to clients on the caseload, with in-home and community-based support to help families access needed resources.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document activities per Medi-Cal rules, and help families navigate services such as DCFS and Probation.