Part-time Bilingual Parent Partner

Seneca Family of Agencies•Santa Ana, CA

14d•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting the caregivers and families of the youth that we serve? Do you have personal experience as a caregiver who has navigated systems such as child welfare, behavioral health or special education? At Seneca, we seek a compassionate and assertive individual to give back to our communities by becoming our next Parent Partner. The Bilingual Parent Partner provides peer support, resource connection, coaching, skill building and development to caregivers and families of receiving Seneca’s services. The Parent Partner must have personal experience as a caregiver of a youth who has been the recipient of child welfare and/or other behavioral health services (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, special education, etc.). Parent Partners may provide one-on-one peer support as well as in group settings. As a Parent Partner, you will draw upon your own personal experience navigating systems to work individually with youth and/or family members to engage them in the process, increase their involvement, and assist them in achieving their care plan goals. This includes a wide range of activities in order to function as a member of the supporting team as well as provide individual skill building and support. About All In! Program The All-In!â¯Soâ¯Cal program serves youth and families referred by their local school district. The teamâ¯consistsâ¯of behavioral interventionists, therapists, and parent partners. Together, the team provides unconditional support to youth whose academics/attendance areâ¯impactedâ¯by their mental health.â¯ About Seneca Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

Personal lived experience raising your own child or being the legal guardian of a child who has been the recipient of child welfare and/or other behavioral health services (e.g. child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health services, etc.).
High school diploma/GED.
Bilingual Spanish/English
At least 18 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Responsibilities

Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one-on-one and in group settings.
Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills, to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
Participate in/facilitate youth and family intakes, individual sessions, and monthly Family Team Meetings.
Attend youth IEP's and provide progress updates regarding engagement and progress in Seneca services.
Work as a “collaborative advocate,” helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems.
Work collaboratively with in a team environment to support strong relationships between caregivers, youth and school partners.
Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community.
Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/self-control plans as well as self-care plans for youth/families.
Attend and engage in program and agency-wide required trainings and professional development opportunities to maintain and develop intervention and service delivery skills
Complete all training requirements as indicated by supervisor.
Participate in weekly individual supervision with the supervisor and bimonthly group supervisions.
Maintain accurate and high-quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to service notes, Family Impact Interview, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage.
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.
Complete suicide assessor training and certification in order to complete screening and assessments as needed.

Benefits

Starting at $24.04 - $26.54 per hour. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification. Salary increases each year.
Mileage reimbursements
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage.
50% paid premiums for dependents.
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
403b Retirement Plan.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.