Kinship Family Advocate - Bilingual Spanish

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 families and caregivers to promote child well-being.

The role requires independent work, trauma-informed understanding, and ability to connect families with community resources. A bilingual Spanish speaker, valid CA driver's license, and willingness to travel are essential; the position offers hourly pay with a bilingual differential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) 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.
• Bilingual Spanish required (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

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

High school diploma + two years minimum experience in social work, behavioral science, or social science

High school diploma + 32 units with 16 in Social Work / Social Sciences / Humanities / Public Admin / Public Health + year of full-time 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 families and caregivers to promote child well-being.

The role requires independent work, trauma-informed understanding, and ability to connect families with community resources. A bilingual Spanish speaker, valid CA driver's license, and willingness to travel are essential; the position offers hourly pay with a bilingual differential.