Family Partner: Wraparound & Peer Advocacy

Sacramento Children's Home; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Sacramento Children's Home is seeking a Family Partner to ensure families are equal participants in planning, development and implementation of mental health services. The role builds trust with parents, assists in navigating systems, and provides peer support to eligible caregivers within the FSPW program.

The Family Partner works on integrating advocacy services, supports housing stabilization, and collaborates with teams to address barriers and connect families to resources and services.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Education and experience aligned with mental health or social services preferred
• Must be able to coordinate meetings and document conclusions and follow-up topics
• Must have reliable attendance and ability to work with diverse populations
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or obtainable within agency timeframe

Responsibilities

• Work directly with assigned caregivers to provide one-on-one support and peer counseling
• Orient caregivers to the Child and Family Team process and wraparound services
• Participate in treatment planning and team meetings as appropriate
• Provide education and advocacy for families navigating education rights
• Develop housing plans and connect families with resources
• Document all services per agency and county requirements

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Sacramento Children's Home is seeking a Family Partner to ensure families are equal participants in planning, development and implementation of mental health services. The role builds trust with parents, assists in navigating systems, and provides peer support to eligible caregivers within the FSPW program.

The Family Partner works on integrating advocacy services, supports housing stabilization, and collaborates with teams to address barriers and connect families to resources and services.