Parent Partner: Family Advocate & Wraparound Coach

Phoenix House Orange County, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Paid Holidays for eligibleemployees

Pet, Life, Travel, Legal Coverage

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement and Continued Ed

Job summary

Phoenix House California is seeking a Parent Partner to provide one-on-one support to families within Wraparound Services. You will advocate for families, participate in Team meetings, and guide plans through a family-centered, strengths-based framework.

This role includes in-home direct services, crisis intervention as needed, and coordination with DCFS/DMH and local agencies. A proven personal experience as a parent or caregiver is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be a former parent and/or caregiver of county-related or similar services.
• Personal experience interacting with DCFS, DMH or Probation, or with youth under care.
• Knowledge of community resources and family-centered, strengths-based services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family involvement and advocate for families in all aspects of the Wraparound process.
• Provide in-home direct services using a team and community-based approach.
• Model and coach family in communication, anger management, problem-solving and stress management.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed (including evenings, nights, and weekends).
• Develop and maintain relationships with agencies, resources, and families to coordinate services.
• Participate in weekly supervision and Internal Team Meetings; incorporate feedback.
• Transport program participants to court appearances, doctors’ appointments and off-site events when appropriate.

Skills

Former parent/caregiver experience

Family-centered care

Community resources knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Phoenix House California is seeking a Parent Partner to provide one-on-one support to families within Wraparound Services. You will advocate for families, participate in Team meetings, and guide plans through a family-centered, strengths-based framework.

This role includes in-home direct services, crisis intervention as needed, and coordination with DCFS/DMH and local agencies. A proven personal experience as a parent or caregiver is essential for success.