JOB CATEGORY: Wraparound Program – Community-Based Programs
TITLE: Parent Partner
STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full Time
REPORTS TO: Wraparound Program Manager
REPORTING STAFF: None
Pay Rate range: $19.00 - $22.00/ hr.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary role of the Parent Partner is to provide active, hands-on “peer” support to parents and caregivers of children and youth who are receiving services through the Wraparound program. The Parent Partner is responsible for providing support and guidance to the parents and caregivers and serves as a liaison for parent involvement. Services are provided directly in the community, within a family’s home setting and/or at our agency location in Duarte.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Demonstrate a passion and commitment for the Mission and Vincentian Core Values of Maryvale and the Daughters of Charity.
- Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energetic commitment and serve as a role model in carrying out the Mission.
- Promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with each other as well as demonstrate the ability to address the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
- Participate in Trauma Informed Care training and follow the Trauma Informed Care philosophy when supporting and addressing the needs of the children and families Maryvale serves.
- Utilize Trauma Informed Care approach in recognizing the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledge the role that trauma has played in the lives of the clients/residents.
- Assist in the healing process by developing appropriate RICH (Respect, Information, Connection and Hope) relationships with those served.
- Follow Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids.
- Follow Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertaining to safety and the use of equipment/machinery.
- Support Maryvale’s Performance and Quality Improvement Plan and participate in discussion regarding department or program goals, data collection and/or analysis.
- Provide support to caregivers as they learn and practice needed social skills in the home and community per the client’s care plan.
- Provide and coordinate services to families that maintain and strengthen the relationship between client and family.
- Mentor families in communication skills, anger management, problem solving, stress management, appropriate discipline, self-care, and other life skills.
- Work with the Child and Family Team to individualize and update the Service Plan.
- Attend Child and Family Team Meetings and other program-related, client-related meetings as assigned.
- Utilize interventions in the field while working with caregivers, providing services as outlined in the care plan as assigned by the Wraparound Child and Family Team.
- Assist families in contacting specific services and utilizing community resources as identified in the care plan.
- Maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with the Child and Family Team members to provide maximum support to the family.
- Participate in all needed appointments for the clients and families (school, DCFS, DMH, Probation department, court, medical, psychiatric, etc.).
- Participate in identifying client’s needs and triggers within a strength-based model.
- As a member of the Child and Family Team, work closely and collaboratively with the other team members to ensure continuity of care is being provided toward ensuring their care plan and safety Plan.
- Be well versed in and able to communicate to others the Wraparound philosophy, principles and process.
- Complete DMH/DCFS required documentation within agency contract meeting expected timelines and agency standard of practices.
- Consistently meet service needs of the Wraparound clients by providing any and all necessary services; and document accordingly so that service percentage expectation established by the agency are met or exceeded monthly.
- Become familiar with “Ten Principles of Wraparound” and ensure all services provided maintain the fidelity of the Wraparound process the Child and Family Teams will work within.
- Attend Community-Based and Wraparound Program Department meetings, in-service trainings, and weekly supervision.
- Perform other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have personal life experience as a parent or caregiver of at-risk child(ren) including involvement either with DCFS, Department of Probation, School/IEP, and or mental health services.
- Bi-Lingual Spanish strongly desired.
- High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree or higher.
- Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
- Experience working with families/children involved with the juvenile justice system, dependency court system or child welfare system.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and professional colleagues.
- Pre-employment physical exam and criminal and OIG background clearance.
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Required to drive a motor vehicle and provide proof of motor vehicle insurance. Must maintain valid motor insurance throughout duration of employment. Will need to utilize own vehicle and or agency vehicle in accordance with the agency and program’s policy/procedures.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Experience in utilizing an electronic health record system a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiar with Windows operations system, MS WORD, EXCEL, email, etc.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS:
- Flexible hours dependent upon client needs and caseload.
- Schedule will vary day to day, and may include evenings and weekends hours.
- Availability 24/7 for crisis intervention as needed by the program.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The associate is often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS:
In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Maryvale offers a highly competitive benefits package. Associates are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premiums for Associates are covered 100% by the agency. Maryvale offers HMO medical, DHMO dental and a vision plan for full-time Associates. Maryvale pays for 50% of dependent coverage if Associates wish to add dependents to the insurance plans. PPO medical and dental plans are available upon request for additional cost.
- Holiday Pay: Maryvale recognizes 10 full-day paid holidays, and 1 Holiday of Choice each calendar year (Regular part-time employees receive pro-rated time).
- Vacation: Maryvale recognizes the value of rest and relaxation and encourages Associates to take time off with their families. Regular full-time Associates accrue paid vacation leave according to the following schedule:
- 1 to 3 years of service - 10 working days per year
- 4 to 7 years of service - 15 working days per year
- 8 years or more of service - 20 working days per year
- Sick Time: Associates accrue sick time at 1 hour for each 28.9 hours of work.
- Life Insurance: Maryvale pays for a basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Policy that pays beneficiaries a flat $25,000 death benefit.
- 401(k) Pension Plan: Associates are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) Retirement Plan on the first day of the month after their hire date.
- Match of Employee Contributions: After completing one year of service, Maryvale will match 100% of an Associate’s salary deferral up to a maximum of the first 3% (1%-3%). In addition, Maryvale will match 66% of an Associate’s salary deferral up to a maximum of the next 3% (3%-6%).
- Non-Elective Contribution: After an Associate completes one full year of service, Maryvale on the Associate’s behalf, will begin making a fixed non-elective contribution equal to 3% of the Associate’s income. This contribution is separate from the matching contribution and vests over a 5 year period.
- Long Term Disability Insurance: Maryvale offers Long Term Disability Insurance to all benefits-eligible Associates at no cost to the Associate. Maryvale pays the full premium for these benefits which provide salary protection in the event an Associate becomes disabled for an extended period of time.
- Credit Union: Maryvale Associates are given the opportunity to become members of the Foothill Credit Union.
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