Parent Partner

Pathways; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Separate sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay - access earnings

Training and CE opportunities

401(k)

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Cellphone stipend

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Parent Partner to support families in the High Fidelity Wraparound Program in Santa Ana, CA. You will use lived experience to build trust, promote resilience, and help clients meet personal goals within a team-based care model.

You will navigate systems of care, connect with resources, and support self-advocacy while ensuring HIPAA compliance and ongoing professional development. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience with behavioral health services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proof of education required.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer support services to children, youth, and families.
• Build trusting relationships through shared lived experience and mentorship.
• Engage clients in behavioral health services and community activities.
• Identify strengths, goals, and personal recovery strategies with clients.
• Promote self-advocacy and independent decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Help clients access community resources and housing/education supports.
• Participate in treatment planning and team meetings as appropriate.
• Document services per program requirements and HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide transportation assistance and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Independent and collaborative work

Valid CA driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services/Behavioral Health (preferred)

Job description

Job Title:

Parent Partner High Fidelity Wraparound Program

Location:

Santa Ana, California

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary:

Starting at $24-26 per hour DOE

Date Posted:

10-27-2026

About The Role

The Parent Partner is a valued member of the High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) Program team, providing individualized, community-based support services to children, youth, young adults, and families with complex behavioral health needs. High Fidelity Wraparound is an intensive, team-based care coordination model designed to help individuals remain successful in their homes, schools, and communities while reducing the need for higher levels of care.

As a Parent Partner, you will use your lived experience to build trusting relationships with clients and families, promote hope and resiliency, and support individuals in achieving their personal goals. Working closely with treatment teams, you will help clients navigate systems of care, connect with resources, develop self-advocacy skills, and strengthen community supports.

Productivity Expectation

This position has a baseline productivity expectation of 50%, generally equivalent to an average of approximately 3.5 hours of direct client service per workday. The meeting of such requirements will be addressed in accordance with the Company policies and applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized peer support services to children, youth, young adults, and families enrolled in the High Fidelity Wraparound Program
• Build trusting relationships through shared lived experience, encouragement, and mentorship
• Support client engagement in behavioral health services and community-based activities
• Assist clients and families in identifying strengths, goals, and personal recovery strategies
• Promote self-advocacy, self-determination, and independent decision-making
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to support coordinated care
• Help clients access community resources, educational supports, employment services, housing resources, and other social supports
• Participate in treatment planning and team meetings as appropriate
• Document services and activities according to program and organizational requirements
• Provide transportation assistance and accompany clients to appointments and community activities when appropriate
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries
• Participate in required trainings, supervision, and professional development activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Lived experience with behavioral health services, recovery, or supporting a family member, loved one, or significant support person receiving behavioral health services
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance
• Proof of education required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred but not required
• One or more years of experience as a Peer Specialist, Peer Mentor, Family Partner, or related role
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, peer support principles, and strengths-based practices
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems and community resources
• Experience working with children, youth, young adults, and families
• Bilingual skills preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay - access your earnings without waiting for payday
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees:

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend

(Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location

California - Community-based, home-based, school-based, and office settings as determined by client and program needs

Local travel required

Employment Type

Full-time

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a leader in behavioral health care, providing community-based mental health and human services. Our commitment to innovative, recovery-focused, and culturally responsive care helps individuals and families achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes. We offer a supportive environment where employees can grow professionally while making a lasting impact in their communities.

Learn more: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/

See other opportunities: https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.