Parent Partner: Intensive Services & Family Advocate

Penny Lane Centers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers seeks a Parent Partner to work with Intensive Services youth and their families from a strengths-based, family-centered perspective. You will provide mental health services, collateral support, case management and advocacy to ensure families participate as active decision-makers in their Child and Family Plan.

The role requires empathy, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with strong time management.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Parent Partner will be a parent or primary long-term caregiver with personal system experience in DCFS, Probation, Department of Mental Health or Regional Center.
• Applicant must submit a letter of interest outlining personal system experience as the parent/long term caregiver of a child involved with relevant agencies.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal skillset only).
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization; access to a vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to Intensive Services youth and families.
• Offer representation and advocacy at agency meetings and related committees.
• Deliver collateral, case management and case consultation services.
• Support training and information for parents/caregivers to enable informed decisions.
• Contribute to program adherence to the County contract.

Skills

Empathy

Time management

Organization

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Penny Lane Centers seeks a Parent Partner to work with Intensive Services youth and their families from a strengths-based, family-centered perspective. You will provide mental health services, collateral support, case management and advocacy to ensure families participate as active decision-makers in their Child and Family Plan.

The role requires empathy, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with strong time management.