Resource Family Partner

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

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Resource Family Partner to provide direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to kinship caregivers, promoting family stability and child well-being. The role requires independent work, multitasking, and strong knowledge of community resources and trauma-informed practice.

The position emphasizes bilingual Spanish communication, valid CA driver’s license, and ability to access a vehicle during work hours, with compensation reflecting hourly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred plus a year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
• Or a high school diploma plus two years minimum experience in the field of social work, behavioral science, or social science.
• Or a high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited University, College or Community College, with at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration or Public Health plus a year of full time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.

Responsibilities

• Direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to kinship caregivers to promote family stability and the well-being of children and youth in their care.
• Work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and demonstrate knowledge of community resources and available support services.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

HS diploma + 2 years relevant experience

HS diploma + 32 units incl social sciences

Job description

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Resource Family Partner (RFP) provides direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to relative and non-related extended family member (NREFM) caregivers to promote family stability and the well-being of children and youth in their care. The RFP engages and assesses kinship families to identify their needs, provide information regarding available services, and facilitates referrals and connections to appropriate community-based resources.

The RFP must be able to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and demonstrate knowledge of community resources and available support services. The RFP must also possess an understanding of the impact of trauma, grief, and loss on children, youth, and families.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in psychology, social work, or related field preferred plus a year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
• Or a high school diploma plus two years minimum experience in the field of social work, behavioral science, or social science.
• Or a high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited University, College or Community College, with at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration or Public Health plus a year of full time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
• Bilingual Spanish required (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location:

Lancaster, CA

Salary Range:

$23.39 - $33.77 per hour

Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.