Parent Partner
$49,920–$54,080 year
On-site · Riverside, California, United States
Job Summary
Parent Partner provides active, hands-on peer support to parents of youth/young adults receiving services at McKinley, delivering support in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes or in community environments. The role focuses on increasing family involvement within programs while reducing bias about parents, partnering with teams to ensure coordinated care, and assisting families in identifying goals, resources, and personal values. Responsibilities include listening and communicating effectively, collaborating with staff, identifying goals, crisis prevention, and helping develop and execute care plans, all within a trauma-informed, nurturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Must be the biological or adoptive parent of a youth/young adult with special needs
- Parent should have experienced level of care with their youth equivalent to the need
- Bilingual skills preferable
- Flexible hours consistent with the needs/availability of the clients
- Program assignment
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Maintains a non-judgmental attitude toward families
- Maintains required licenses and certifications to perform role
- COMPUTER/OFFICE SKILLS REQUIRED: Google suites; Microsoft Office; general keyboarding skills
- Ability to learn and use mental health software (EXYM).
- PHYSICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
- Ability to commute to various locations and provide in person support
- Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing
- CLEARANCES REQUIRED: DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
- Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance
- DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Listening and communicating effectively to build positive relationships; Collaborating with others to ensure coordinated care; Gathering and summarizing information to identify strengths, resources, and personal values; Assisting individuals in identifying their goals and priorities; Detecting warning signs, communicating findings clearly, and routinely reassessing needs to provide ongoing support; Identifying recommended goals and services; Empowering individuals and their families to make informed decisions during the planning process; Supporting the development of personal care plans that align with individual goals and values; Coordinating and executing the plan of care through effective outreach and engagement; Maintaining a safe, therapeutic learning environment; Providing emotional and physical support to individuals, teaching and training necessary skills, and supporting problem-solving and conflict resolution; Preventing and intervening in crises, while promoting health and wellness through organized group activities and individualized support.
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