Are you a parent? Have you received services in the past and now want to help others? If so, this is the job for you.
A Parent Partner provide family support and advocacy, helping to model communication skills, anger management, problem-solving and appropriate discipline, and they guide families through the intricacies of the service delivery system. The Help Group's Wraparound Department is an innovative program designed to maintain at-risk children in their homes and avoid placement in institutions or other restrictive settings. Wraparound also assists families in acquiring the skills and resources they need to raise their children in safe, healthy and nurturing homes.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSES:
- Must be a parent
- Qualifying candidate must have had former personal experience interacting with the system, such as DCFS, DMH, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Probation, Regional Center, Welfare Services, Food Stamps or similar services, either themselves or with youth under their care
- Candidate must be a past consumer of county-related (or similar services listed above) who has successfully transitioned to self-sufficiency for approximately one year
- Candidate must be able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team, must have familiarity with principles of family-centered, strengths-based services and must have knowledge of community resources and must have basic typing and computer skills
- Candidate must possess a CA driver's license and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record
The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:
- 100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vacation and Sick Time Leave
Salary Range: $20.79 To $23.90 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.