Parent Partner

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Paid CEU opportunities

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Parent Partner for the Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound program in Lancaster, CA. This full-time, 40-hour week offers competitive pay and paid CEU opportunities, plus supervision for AMFT/ACSW/APCC hours where applicable.

The Parent Partner partners with families using lived experience to navigate systems, attend team meetings, strengthen family bonds, and find sustainable supports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health system.
• Lived experience as the parent or caregiver of a youth who received services.

Responsibilities

• Mentor parents and caregivers using peer support.
• Help families navigate Wraparound processes and prepare for meetings.
• Support family bonding and access to sustainable resources.
• Attend weekly Wraparound and Child/Family Team meetings.

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Parent Partner

Division/Program:

Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound

Starting Compensation:

20.52 - 22.03 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Lancaster, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Mon - Fri: 40 hours, Full Time, Flexible Schedule

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

Professional Growth Opportunities

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards

A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health system

Experience

• Lived experience as the parent or caregiver of a youth who received services from child-serving systems

Licensure & Certification:

• PP II – SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required
• PP I - SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy

How you will make a difference

The Parent Partner is assigned to serve as a mentor to parents and caregivers offering guidance, empathy, and hope grounded in their own lived experiences. As a Wraparound team member, the Parent Partner builds trusting, peer-to-peer relationships with parents and caregivers, helping them navigate complex systems, prepare for team meetings, strengthen family bonds, and find sustainable support. Through weekly meetings and by participating in Wraparound team meetings and Child and Family Team meetings, the Parent Partner helps parents/caregivers build confidence, reframe challenges, and actively engage in each Wraparound phase. Their role is vital in ensuring that the parent/caregiver’s voice, values, and priorities are elevated across the four phases of Wraparound. The Parent Partner focuses on providing the parent/caregiver emotional support through shared experiences. The Parent Partner uses lived experience as a parent who has navigated child-serving systems such as child welfare, probation, behavioral or mental health, or special education to forge meaningful connections with parents and caregivers. Parent Partners are compassionate allies who provide validation, guidance, encouragement and support to parents and caregivers throughout the Wraparound process. Their own lived experience provides them with a unique lens from which to advocate, from a place of deep empathy and wisdom.

Division/Program Overview

• Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services , Crisis response, team-based approach
• Population Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse |
• Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8
• Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions , and parental skill enhancement
• Length of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 months
• Skills & Transition:

Learn more about SBHG at

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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