In-Person Family Support Partner LA

SHIELDS for Families; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical

Employer-paid dental

Employer-paid vision

Group life insurance

Sick pay

Vacation pay

Anniversary holiday

Birthday holiday

Job summary

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES seeks a Peer Partner in Los Angeles to provide timely, strengths-based support to families involved with child welfare. The role includes intake, assessments, and developing service plans with direct linkage to housing, health, and legal services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and lived experience with the child welfare system, with strong advocacy and engagement skills and good written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Lived experience with child welfare is preferred.
• Strong advocacy and engagement skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals within 24 hours from the Warmline, legal partners, and field staff.
• Engage families, conduct intake and assessments, and identify needs and risks.
• Develop individualized service plans with families and provide rights education.
• Offer emotional support, case management, and linkages to community resources.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and participate in required meetings and trainings.
• Possess flexible availability to support program events and participant needs.

Skills

High School Diploma

Lived Experience

Advocacy

Engagement Skills

Clear Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES seeks a Peer Partner in Los Angeles to provide timely, strengths-based support to families involved with child welfare. The role includes intake, assessments, and developing service plans with direct linkage to housing, health, and legal services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and lived experience with the child welfare system, with strong advocacy and engagement skills and good written and verbal communication abilities.