Parent Advocate & Family Support Partner

New School For Child Development; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b retirement plan

529 college savings plan

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Vacation and sick leave

Benefit hub

Pet insurance

Job summary

Help Group in Van Nuys, CA, is seeking aFull-Time Family Support Advocate to help empower adolescents, adults and families facing mental health and social challenges. The role involves guiding families through the service delivery system, advocating for resources, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications include being a parent and prior experience with relevant county services. Help Group offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• Must be a parent.
• Experience with systems like DCFS/DMH/Child Protective Services or similar.
• Experience as a former consumer of county-related services and successful transition to self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support and advocacy, modeling communication skills, anger management, problem-solving and appropriate discipline; guide families through the service system.

Skills

Parent experience

Familiar with family-centered services

Team collaboration

Job description

Help Group in Van Nuys, CA, is seeking aFull-Time Family Support Advocate to help empower adolescents, adults and families facing mental health and social challenges. The role involves guiding families through the service delivery system, advocating for resources, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications include being a parent and prior experience with relevant county services. Help Group offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive