Parent Partner

The-Whole-Child-Mental-Health-; Whittier (CA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Whole Child Mental Health in Whittier, CA is seeking a dedicated Parent Partner to mentor parents involved with the system and to serve as the parents’ voice. You will provide advocacy, support and referral services to clients on your caseload, helping families access community resources and services.

Responsibilities include coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team, documenting activities, and guiding parents in accessing resources such as DCFS, Probation or Mental Health systems.

Qualifications

• Provide advocacy, support and referral service to clients assigned to their caseload.
• Assist families in linking to community services within the scope of EPI-LA.
• Provide in-home support services demonstrating family-centered, help-give skills and addressing activities within the Client Care/Coordination Plan
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address needs of client/families and facilitate community services linkage
• Document all activities in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations and protocol of EPI-LA Services
• Act as liaison between EPI-LA staff, community providers, families, and children, facilitating an alliance to The Whole Child mission
• Participate in identifying clients’ needs and triggers to escalation and barriers; make recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
• Provide teaching and guidance to parents and caregivers to help them manage resources (e.g., DCFS, Probation or Mental Health systems)
• Provide individualized treatment planning for clients and clients access and keep appointments
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and act as a liaison between client, agency and community resources

Responsabilités

• Assist in providing field contacts and ensure clients’ access to services
• Assist clients and caretakers in linking to community services within the scope of EPI-LA
• Provide in-home support services that demonstrate family-centered, help-give skills
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address needs and facilitate services linkage
• Document all activities per Medi-Cal regulations and EPI-LA protocols
• Act as liaison between EPI-LA staff, community providers, families, and children
• Identify clients’ needs and triggers and escalate barriers; report to supervisors
• Educate parents to access resources and develop problem-solving skills
• Facilitate interventions and plan program events
• Complete paperwork timely and thoroughly
• Accompany parents to important meetings like court proceedings
• Other related duties as assigned

Description du poste

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Parent Partner

DMH - PIER FULL TIME EMPLOYEE Service Worker Whittier, Whittier, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1272

Salary Range: $21.00 To $23.00 Hourly

FLSA: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health

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JOB OVERVIEW:

Parent Partner will mentor parents currently involved in the system. They will be a supportive voice for the family and or act as the “parent’s voice”. They will provide advocacy, support and referral service to clients assigned to their caseload.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in providing field contacts and ensures client’s access to services
• Assist clients and caretakers in linking to community services within the scope of EPI-LA
• Provide in-home support services that demonstrate family-centered, help-give skills and addresses activities within the Client Care/Coordination Plan
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address needs of client/families and facilitate community services linkage
• Document all activities in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations and protocol of EPI-LA Services
• Act as liaison between EPI-LA staff, community providers, families, and children, facilitating an alliance to The Whole child mission
• Participate in identifying clients’ needs and triggers (within a strength-based model) to escalation and barriers; makes recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
• Provide teaching and guidance to parents and caregivers to help them manage existing resources and access needed resources (i.e., DCFS, Probation or Mental Health systems)
• Provide individualized treatment planning for clients and clients access and keep appointments, locate resources, etc.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with parents and acts as a liaison between client, agency and community resources (including the use of informal supports, natural family helpers) and various services and systems
• Maintain knowledge of program standards and policies developed by The Whole Child and other governing bodies; develop personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshop; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in in-service programs.
• Contribute to individual/group counseling, providing some education, consultation and other needed services
• Work closely with assigned children’s parent/caregivers to present their best interests
• Report any concerns to appropriate team member as they relate to case management
• Make regular home visits to families
• Educate parents on applicable resources
• Assist parents in developing positive problem-solving skills
• Facilitate interventions as appropriate
• Assist in planning program events
• Participate in staff/team meetings
• Completes paperwork in a timely and thorough manner
• Accompany parents to important meetings (i.e., court proceedings)
• Other related duties as assigned and approved by the Supervisor(s)/Manager(s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

FLSA: Non-exempt

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health

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JOB OVERVIEW:

Parent Partner will mentor parents currently involved in the system. They will be a supportive voice for the family and or act as the “parent’s voice”. They will provide advocacy, support and referral service to clients assigned to their caseload.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in providing field contacts and ensures client’s access to services
• Assist clients and caretakers in linking to community services within the scope of EPI-LA
• Provide in-home support services that demonstrate family-centered, help-give skills and addresses activities within the Client Care/Coordination Plan
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to address needs of client/families and facilitate community services linkage
• Document all activities in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations and protocol of EPI-LA Services
• Act as liaison between EPI-LA staff, community providers, families, and children, facilitating an alliance to The Whole child mission
• Participate in identifying clients’ needs and triggers (within a strength-based model) to escalation and barriers; makes recommendations to supervisors and treatment team
• Provide teaching and guidance to parents and caregivers to help them manage existing resources and access needed resources (i.e., DCFS, Probation or Mental Health systems)
• Provide individualized treatment planning for clients and clients access and keep appointments, locate resources, etc.
• Develop