Parent Partner

Parent Partner – California MENTOR Family Support Services As a Parent Partner, you’ll provide guidance and support to families of children involved in the care system using your own experience as a parent or guardian. You will work alongside a dedicated clinical team and supportive supervisors to help families navigate complex mental health, behavioral, and other needs. Annual Salary: $49,000 (Salary plus overtime) - $23.56 hourly Responsibilities: Guidance to parents/caregivers who have children being served through the system, sharing and relating your own prior experience Advocacy and liaison services between families, children, clinicians, treatment staff, community agencies, and services Participate as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), trainings, court review hearings, IEP, and other meetings and assist parents/caregivers in bringing up and discussing difficult issues Lead or co‑lead individual and parent counseling groups providing education, consultation, or other needed services Documentation and record‑keeping Provide services in the home and community – flexibility with schedule Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required Prior personal experience as a parent or legal guardian of a child who has been involved with the system (DCFS, probation, Regional Center, Dept. of Mental Health or the like) required Probation and/or DCFS case must be closed for a minimum of one year Two years of experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred Valid driver license for 1 year minimum, reliable transportation with registration and insurance Benefits: Full‑time position (40 hours/week) Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and holiday pay On‑Demand Pay – get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday; all employees can access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app – no fees and super easy Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co‑workers Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita