Parent Partner

Wellnest; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual $3,000 bilingual Spanish differential

$10,000/year health benefits package

401(k) company match

Job summary

Wellnest is seeking a Parent Partner in Los Angeles, California, to support children and families through various services. This role involves working directly with caregivers to help them access necessary resources and create positive relationships with the community.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience as a caregiver of a child involved with DCFS or special needs. A bilingual Spanish speaker would be highly desirable. Compensation includes health benefits and a bilingual differential.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent or caregiver of a child involved with DCFS, Probation, or Mental Health Services.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer/parent support to promote stability and improve functioning.
• Support families in accessing formal and informal supports.
• Develop and maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Healthy advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Summary

The Parent Partner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of services to children, youth, adults and their families/caregivers. The Parent Partner works closely with assigned child(ren)’s parent and/or caregiver(s) to represent their best interests and participate as a member in the Child and Family Team (CFT) Meeting, IEPs, and other external meetings as needed. The Parent Partner provides services in the field and in office as needed and demonstrates a strong ability to communicate in a team, mobilize and motivate people.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides peer/parent support to children, youth, adults and their families/caregivers to promote stability and improve functioning
• Supports and facilitates community linkages for children, youth, adults and their families/caregivers
• Fosters support and trust with children, youth, adults and their families/caregivers to create strong relationships through which clients and their families/caregivers receive the services and resources they need
• Serves as a parent/caregiver representative
• Assists families in accessing and utilizing formal and informal supports
• Links the families to appropriate job‑related community resources and services
• Models and coaches in areas such as communication skills, problem solving, healthy advocacy, etc.
• Develops and maintains accurate clinical records
• Participates in trainings and meetings as assigned
• Forms productive partnerships to ensure stabilization and family wellness
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Must be a parent and/or caregiver of a child who were involved with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health Services or a parent or relative caregiver of a special‑needs child. Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable.

Conditions Of Employment

Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and boosted per eligibility guidelines by your employment start date. Per the CDC and Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID‑19: two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2‑dose series (Pfizer‑BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single‑dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson / Janssen). The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

Working Conditions

Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening and/or weekend hours for time‑sensitive projects.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret manual and office documents
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face‑to‑face and telephonic contexts
• Ability to multi‑task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Maintain high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency and community policy

Physical Demands

• Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day
• Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required

This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform.

Compensation and Benefits

• This position is also eligible for an annual $3,000 bilingual Spanish differential
• Wellnest offers $10,000/year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer‑paid $50,000 life insurance policy
• Wellnest employees benefit from an employer‑sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit‑sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%