Fred Finch Youth Center
Parent Partner I -690-In Home/VTP
Fred Finch Youth Center, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right spot to help others at a TOP WORKPLACE in 2023.
Alameda County In-Home Stabilization offers short-term, intensive home-based therapeutic services for youth, ages 3 to 20 and their families. By providing immediate treatment and ongoing support, including individual and family counseling, case management and 24-7 crisis call availability for up to six months, the program aims to prevent the need for placement of youth in group homes or higher-level facilities, preserving the family and home environment. The In-Home program uses innovative strategies to minimize safety risks while increasing the youth’s hope, resilience and problem-solving capabilities.
These services are provided for wards of Alameda County Court who have full-scope Alameda County Medi-Cal and youth who are seriously emotionally disturbed and are either at-risk for psychiatric hospitalization or have recently been hospitalized. Youth released from psychiatric hospitalization at Willow Rock who are not on probation or receiving social services are also eligible.
Join our team as:
Parent Partner
– In Home/VTP
What You Will DoThe Parent/Family Partner provides direct care to identified parents and caregivers in a community or home setting. Family Partners may also provide direct care to youth or young adults. The primary role of the Parent/Family Partner is to provide one-on-one support and mentorship to parents and caregivers, and/or participants or other family members, by sharing experience and expertise in navigating systems and programs (e.g., Regional Center, Children and Family Services, Special Education Systems, Juvenile Justice Systems, Placement Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, or Residential Centers). The Partner works collaboratively with the parent, caregiver, or participant and other appropriate community and treatment team members to provide the best therapeutic care possible. Along with the rest of the team, the Partner is active in supporting and implementing an individualized, evidence-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach.
Shifts AvailableFull Time – Schedule TBD
Salary Range
In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.61 and $30.31 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
Experience advocating, preferably as the family member, for someone who has received mental health or other services.
Experience as a parent who has received services for a special needs child.
Possess good communication skills, including active listening.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families.
Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation.
Current CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record or ability to obtain one within 10 days after hire.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary mental health team.
Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for position if driving for work or transporting participants.
Preferred:
A.A. or B.A. Degree.
Prior parent mentoring experience.
Experience in group facilitation skills.
Familiarity with local communities.
Case management, familiarity with symptoms of mental illness, and service documentation/record keeping experience.
Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.
Our Mission:"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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Alameda County In-Home Stabilization offers short-term, intensive home-based therapeutic services for youth, ages 3 to 20 and their families. By providing immediate treatment and ongoing support, including individual and family counseling, case management and 24-7 crisis call availability for up to six months, the program aims to prevent the need for placement of youth in group homes or higher-level facilities, preserving the family and home environment. The In-Home program uses innovative strategies to minimize safety risks while increasing the youth’s hope, resilience and problem-solving capabilities.
These services are provided for wards of Alameda County Court who have full-scope Alameda County Medi-Cal and youth who are seriously emotionally disturbed and are either at-risk for psychiatric hospitalization or have recently been hospitalized. Youth released from psychiatric hospitalization at Willow Rock who are not on probation or receiving social services are also eligible.
Join our team as:
Parent Partner
– In Home/VTP
What You Will DoThe Parent/Family Partner provides direct care to identified parents and caregivers in a community or home setting. Family Partners may also provide direct care to youth or young adults. The primary role of the Parent/Family Partner is to provide one-on-one support and mentorship to parents and caregivers, and/or participants or other family members, by sharing experience and expertise in navigating systems and programs (e.g., Regional Center, Children and Family Services, Special Education Systems, Juvenile Justice Systems, Placement Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, or Residential Centers). The Partner works collaboratively with the parent, caregiver, or participant and other appropriate community and treatment team members to provide the best therapeutic care possible. Along with the rest of the team, the Partner is active in supporting and implementing an individualized, evidence-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach.
Shifts AvailableFull Time – Schedule TBD
Salary Range
In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.61 and $30.31 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Amazing Benefits with Affordable Copays -
Click here for more detail.
What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
Experience advocating, preferably as the family member, for someone who has received mental health or other services.
Experience as a parent who has received services for a special needs child.
Possess good communication skills, including active listening.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families.
Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation.
Current CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record or ability to obtain one within 10 days after hire.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
Ability to work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary mental health team.
Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for position if driving for work or transporting participants.
Preferred:
A.A. or B.A. Degree.
Prior parent mentoring experience.
Experience in group facilitation skills.
Familiarity with local communities.
Case management, familiarity with symptoms of mental illness, and service documentation/record keeping experience.
Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.
Our Mission:"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
Fred Finch Youth Center Glassdoor Reviews
| Txt FFJOBS to 22100 for a current list of openings
#J-18808-Ljbffr