CPLC-Amanecer in Los Angeles, CA is hiring a dedicated Parent Partner to join our growing Wraparound team! In Spanish, Amanecer roughly translates to "new beginnings." If you are passionate about building "new beginnings" for parents and children, we can't wait to meet you.
TITLE: Parent Partner
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY & BENEFITS: $21 hourly plus holiday/overtime pay, as applicable for on-call rotation
- mileage reimbursement, as applicable
- Amanecer professional development allowance for continued learning and career growth!
- Health insurance with qualifying HSA and dependant FSA accounts
- 401k with discretionary company matching
- Employee Assistance Program with yearly allocation of free mental health sessions
- Sick time, Paid time off
- Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
- Flexible schedule for work-life balance!!
HYBRID REMOTE: Position is a weekly combination of work-from-home, office and field work (SPA 4 and SPA 6).
ABOUT WRAPAROUND and AMANECER
Wraparound offers child-focused, family-centered mental health services based on strength and needs. There are 10 principals to the Wraparound programs: Family Voice and Choice, Team Based, Natural Supports, Collaboration, Community Based, Culturally Competent, Individualized Strength based, Persistence, and Outcome Based. Wraparound teams work with our Parent Partners, Child and Family Specialist, and Facilitator creating goals. Together we create strategies to support families and track progress.
Wraparound is one of many programs at CPLC-Amanecer. To learn more, visit amanecerla.org/
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Parent Partner serves as a liaison for parent involvement and offers support in whatever way is most helpful to each individual family. Parent Partners provide first-hand knowledge about navigating various systems (i.e., Child Welfare System, Probation, education, health, community resources, etc.) as a result of having lived experience as a parent or caregiver.
Parent Partners are advocates, peer supports, and role models for families, promoting family-centered practices and family decision-making.
- Assists in the development of parent support groups.
- Provides families with direct assistance and resource linkage.
- Provides transportation to clients for linkage services or other pre-approved outings.
- Collaborates in cross-system teaming and community-based service delivery.
- Assists with crisis intervention as needed, including being available to client/families after hours as assigned.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT PARENT PARTNER?
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness: Parent Partners welcome clients/families from all backgrounds and customs.
- Empathy and integrity: Parent Partners use their own lived experience to empower other parents, while adhering to high ethical practices and confidentiality.
- Team mindset: Wraparound is a TEAM EFFORT and no one can succeed alone. Parent Partners value everyone's contributions and hold space for clients and families to find their voices.
- Follow-through: Parent Partners know clients and teammates rely on them to meet deadlines, manage documentation, and show up on time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- CA Driver License required to provide transportation to clients who may need it.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking required.
- DCFS and/or Probation case (if any) should be closed for at least one year at the time of hire.
- Must be a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs/disabilities.
