Parent Partner (South Pasadena)

Hillsides; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted notes

Bilingual stipend

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

FSA

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Hillsides in Pasadena, CA is seeking a dedicated family support specialist to help children, youth, and families access services, coordinate care, and navigate community resources. You will serve as a liaison, share experiences to empower families, and coach clients in communication, anger management, and job readiness in a trauma-informed setting.

Starting salary range is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour based on bilingual status and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent of a child who has had involvement with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health Services or a parent or relative caregiver of a special-needs child
• Knowledge of the Juvenile Court System preferred
• Knowledge of community resources & networking skills
• Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client representative and support throughout the treatment process
• Assist clients and family in accessing and utilizing formal and informal community supports
• Link the client to appropriate job-related community resources and services.
• Be willing to share personal experiences from their own children and families, in efforts to empower client family members
• Model and coach the client in areas such as communication skills, anger management, job readiness and problem solving
• Attend and participate in regular Family Center team meetings and staff meetings
• Be willing to work flexible hours and non-traditional hours on a regular basis and be on call in crisis situations.
• Participate in Family Resource Centers/Parent Partner trainings and meetings as assigned by program manager
• Develop and maintain accurate client records and participate in development of needs/strengths assessment and Plan of Care
• Other duties as required

Job description

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality, comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Starting Salary Range:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on bilingual status and/or experience)

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization!

• AI-assisted note-taking to streamline documentation and enhance focus on client care
• Bilingual stipend of $2,000 for application positions
• 13 Paid Holidays per year, including Juneteenth
• Earn up to 16 days of paid vacation time, plus 50 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• The Difference Card- Employer-funded benefit that works alongside an employee's health insurance plan to help offset out-of-pocket costs like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Vision insurance offers 100% employer-paid vision plan through EyeMed for you and your entire family
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Serve as a client representative and support throughout the treatment process
• Assist clients and family in accessing and utilizing formal and informal community supports
• Link the client to appropriate job-related community resources and services.
• Be willing to share personal experiences from their own children and families, in efforts to empower client family members
• Model and coach the client in areas such as communication skills, anger management, job readiness and problem solving
• Attend and participate in regular Family Center team meetings and staff meetings
• Be willing to work flexible hours and non-traditional hours on a regular basis and be on call in crisis situations.
• Participate in Family Resource Centers/Parent Partner trainings and meetings as assigned by program manager
• Develop and maintain accurate client records and participate in development of needs/strengths assessment and Plan of Care
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

• Must be a parent of a child who has had involvement with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health Services or a parent or relative caregiver of a special-needs child
• Knowledge of the Juvenile Court System preferred
• Knowledge of community resources & networking skills
• Valid California driver's license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, veteran or military status, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.