McKinley Children's Center
Parent Partner
McKinley Children's Center, Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
Career Opportunities with McKinley Children's CenterA great place to work.The Company:
McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.The Position:
We are looking for a Parent Partner, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The purpose of this position is to provide active, hands-on peer support to parents of youth/young adults receiving services at McKinley Children’s Center. Effective peer support should be friendly, helpful, accessible, and flexible. Peer support may be delivered in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes or in community environments.Compensation and Benefits:The pay range we’re offering is $24.00- $26.00 hourly depending on experience.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - we offer a company defined contribution of $580/monthLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffSick TimePaid Holidays403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCredit Union MembershipTraining Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional GrowthQualifications:Must be the biological or adoptive parent of a youth/young adult with special needsParent should have experienced level of care with their youth equivalent to the needBilingual skills preferableFlexible hours consistent with the needs/availability of the clientsHigh school diploma or GED preferredMaintains a non-judgmental attitude toward familiesMust pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screeningAbility to commute to various sitesAbility to lift 10 pounds for filingKey Responsibilities:Working with others:
Listens effectivelyCommunicates effectivelyBuilds positive relationshipsCollaboratesMaintains appropriate boundaries
Assessing Strengths and Needs:
Gathers and summarizes informationIdentifies strengths and resourcesIdentifies problems and stressorsCommunicates results clearly
Planning Services:
Identify recommended goals and servicesSupports individual and family members decision making in developing plan of care
Providing Services:
Implements and coordinates the plan of careConducts outreach and engagementCreates a therapeutic learning environment
Linking to Resources:
Identifies recommended resourcesConnects individuals and families to community resources
Advocating:
Advocates on behalf of the individual and family
Documenting:
Completes required documentation in required timeframe
Behaving Professionally and Ethically:
Complies with laws, regulations, policies and ethical codes
Developing Professionally:
Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge, skills and abilities
Why Should You Apply?Our Mission - work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s livesCompetitive paySeveral benefit optionsGreat training for staffJoin McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.McKinley’s response to COVID-19:
The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations.
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McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N. - Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.The Position:
We are looking for a Parent Partner, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The purpose of this position is to provide active, hands-on peer support to parents of youth/young adults receiving services at McKinley Children’s Center. Effective peer support should be friendly, helpful, accessible, and flexible. Peer support may be delivered in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes or in community environments.Compensation and Benefits:The pay range we’re offering is $24.00- $26.00 hourly depending on experience.Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - we offer a company defined contribution of $580/monthLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffSick TimePaid Holidays403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral BonusCredit Union MembershipTraining Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional GrowthQualifications:Must be the biological or adoptive parent of a youth/young adult with special needsParent should have experienced level of care with their youth equivalent to the needBilingual skills preferableFlexible hours consistent with the needs/availability of the clientsHigh school diploma or GED preferredMaintains a non-judgmental attitude toward familiesMust pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screeningAbility to commute to various sitesAbility to lift 10 pounds for filingKey Responsibilities:Working with others:
Listens effectivelyCommunicates effectivelyBuilds positive relationshipsCollaboratesMaintains appropriate boundaries
Assessing Strengths and Needs:
Gathers and summarizes informationIdentifies strengths and resourcesIdentifies problems and stressorsCommunicates results clearly
Planning Services:
Identify recommended goals and servicesSupports individual and family members decision making in developing plan of care
Providing Services:
Implements and coordinates the plan of careConducts outreach and engagementCreates a therapeutic learning environment
Linking to Resources:
Identifies recommended resourcesConnects individuals and families to community resources
Advocating:
Advocates on behalf of the individual and family
Documenting:
Completes required documentation in required timeframe
Behaving Professionally and Ethically:
Complies with laws, regulations, policies and ethical codes
Developing Professionally:
Seeks opportunities to improve knowledge, skills and abilities
Why Should You Apply?Our Mission - work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s livesCompetitive paySeveral benefit optionsGreat training for staffJoin McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.McKinley’s response to COVID-19:
The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations.
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