Wraparound Parent Partner

Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission StatementThe mission of Aviva Family and Children’s Services is to provide a comprehensive range of diverse and culturally sensitive therapeutic and educational programs to help children at-risk and emotionally distressed, abused, and neglected youth—as well as their families—function more effectively as individuals and within the family and communityJob SummaryUnder the supervision of the Wraparound Program Lead, the Wraparound Parent Partner works closely with the Wraparound child’s parents/caregiver to represent their best interests and participate as a member of the Child and Family Team. The Parent Partner provides in-home support services as outlined in the Plan of Care. The Parent Partner completes all required paperwork in accordance with agency and county standards.Essential Functionso Responsiveness to the families’ identified needs.o Building and strengthening the child and family’s support system.o Development of Family-centered help-giver skills.o Engaging and creating of professional and Family partnerships.o Incorporation of informal supports, natural Family helpers, and linkage other Community resources.o Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in order to effectively navigate systems of care.o Ability to connect with families of various backgrounds and engage caregivers so they are open to teaming with Wraparound.o Shares the story of own journey in order to connect, empower, and give home to parents.o Adheres to a non-judgmental, strength-based model that builds on strengths and hope, while also being realistic and practical.o Outcomes for children and Familieso Feedback from children and Families Community services providers.o Ability to build protective capacity with families; and Core Practice Indicators(engagement, teaming, assessment and understanding, long term view, planning, cultural competence, transitions, crisis management).o Work closely and maintain weekly visit with parents and caregivers to provide intensive and supportive services neededo Link and advocate for resources in the school setting and community to address the family’s needs identified in the family’s plano Assist parents in identifying needs, barriers and problem solves to assist in the implementation of the family’s plano Collaborate and teaming with other professionals to plan and coordinate immediate services to stabilize sudden crisiso Document all services provided following the Wraparound and DCFS standards (i.e. DMH billing, contact notes, SIR’s, Flex funds, CFT minutes, Authorization forms, etc.).o Meet for individual meetings with both the out-of-home caregiver and parent/current caregiver.o Participates in weekly Child and Family Team (CFT) meetingso Works collaboratively and cooperatively within a multidisciplinary teamo Consult on regular basis with supervisor and team members about pertinent issues regarding the family’s participation and treatment plano Assist parents/caregivers in keeping appointments, access and link parents/caregivers to court hearings, and other community or county programs.o Available 24/7, responsible for responding and supporting parents/caregivers during crisis callso Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client populationo Participation in all agency required trainings which includes but is not limited to Wraparound Basic Training, Trauma Informed Care and Elements of Wraparoundo Actively participate in parent support groups/activities and quality improvement projectso Adheres to all applicable Federal and State regulations for confidentiality, HIPAA, mandated reporting of suspected child or elder abuseo Actively participate in quality improvement projectsThe Parent Partner will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the Wraparound Program Lead and/or Wraparound Coordinator.Competency RequirementsAbility to speak, read, write, and understand EnglishAbility to work effectively as a member of the Wraparound teamAbility to successfully work with families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgroundsMust have excellent oral and written communication skillsMust have excellent interpersonal skillsKnowledge of social services system and community resourcesKnowledgeable in Wraparound philosophy, policy and processSkilled in relationship building, conflict mediation and facilitation a plusBasic computer knowledge (windows, Microsoft word, etc.)Bilingual (Spanish) preferredEducation and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredParent Partner must have been the parent or primary caregiver (Primary caregiver is defined as a parent (not foster parent) who has 24/7 legal responsibility for the child/youth who receivedservices from one of the following County departments: Department of Mental Health, Probation Department, and/or Department of Child and Family services; or from Regional Center.At the time of hire, Parent Partners must not have an open probation case nor DCFS for at least one (1) year.A Parent Partner can have a child who receives or received services from the State Regional Center or DMH.Certifications/LicensesValid CA driver’s licenseValid automobile insuranceAdditional RequirementsTuberculosis clearanceDepartment of Justice/Fingerprint clearanceSatisfactory completion of health screeningProof of legal eligibility to work in the United StatesSatisfactory driving recordDelegates Authority ToN/APhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of a Parent Partner, the employee is frequently required to walk, drive, and use their fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stand. The employee is rarely required to run, bend, kneel or lift objects weighing more than 30 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is indoor and outdoors. The noise level varies from quiet to loud. The employee will conduct home visits.This Job Description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.Aviva Family and Children's Services at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aviva Family and Children's Services (Hamburger Home)