Wraparound Parent Partner & Peer Support Lead

Redwood Community Services Inc; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Redwood Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, non-exempt Parent Partner in Eureka, CA to provide active peer support to parents, caregivers, or youth in Wraparound services.

Applicants must share lived experience as a parent of a youth with challenges and be willing to obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification within 6 months. Must have a valid CA driver’s license, agree to a background check, and be ready for a personal vehicle requirement, with CPR/First Aid training and

Qualifications

• Must be the biological, adoptive, kin parent or a non-related family member of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges or has had systems experience with their child in a child serving system.
• Must have life experience as the parent of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Education in social services is optimal, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for parents to participate in the Wraparound process.
• Builds hope for families and clients.
• Connects with client/family to build trust on a personal basis.
• Identifies potential team members and develops motivational techniques.
• Explains parents' perspective, culture and beliefs to increase understanding.
• Assesses level of support needed by the parent based on the family network.

Skills

Life experience as parent

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Redwood Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, non-exempt Parent Partner in Eureka, CA to provide active peer support to parents, caregivers, or youth in Wraparound services.

Applicants must share lived experience as a parent of a youth with challenges and be willing to obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification within 6 months. Must have a valid CA driver’s license, agree to a background check, and be ready for a personal vehicle requirement, with CPR/First Aid training and