Resource Family Partner I

Penny Lane Centers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,222 - 46,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits effective first month after hire

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers is seeking a Resource Family Partner in North Hills, CA, to assist families in the Resource Family Approval process. The role involves evaluating and managing multiple families, developing plans to meet approval requirements, and collaborating with County RFA workers.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, have experience in social services, and preferably are bilingual in Spanish. Effective medical benefits begin the month after hire.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time experience in a social services agency.
• Valid California driver’s license and access to a vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the approval process for assigned families.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized plans.
• Collaborate with County RFA workers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Trauma-informed care

Culturally sensitive service delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work preferred

High school diploma with at least 32 units

Job description

Job Summary

The Resource Family Partner (RFP) assists relatives and Non‑Extended Related Family (NREF) Caregivers in the assessment process for Resource Family Approval. The RFP is the lead in the approval process for each family assigned, managing a caseload of 15–20 families. The RFP evaluates, supports, and engages families, develops and coordinates plans to meet approval requirements, and implements those plans in collaboration with County RFA workers, families, and other parties. The RFP works independently, managing multiple tasks while ensuring trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive service delivery in alignment with Penny Lane Centers policies.

Responsibilities

Lead the approval process for assigned families, conduct assessments, develop and coordinate individualized plans, collaborate with County RFA workers and other stakeholders, and maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred with at least one year of full‑time experience in a social services agency.
• Or high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited institution, including at least 16 in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration or Public Health, plus one year of full‑time experience in a social services agency.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal and written).
• Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, clean driving record, and immediate access to a vehicle during work hours.

Position Location

North Hills, CA

Salary Range

USD 23.39 – 33.77 per hour, with an additional USD 2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Benefits

Medical benefits effective the first of the month following hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on any legally recognized basis, including race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.