San Diego Center for Children
Overview
By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day – are you ready to make an impact? Join us - and work with purpose! Are you a caregiver of a youth who has struggled with mental health challenges or had involvement with Children Welfare, Probation, Regional Center, or Special Education? Are you wanting to mentor other parents to support them in navigating these systems of care and gaining valuable skills to be successful caregivers? We are currently hiring Parent Partners to provide emotional support and parenting skills coaching to caregivers in the community and act as part of a larger wraparound team to support youth success. We have 3 locations - Escondido, Kearny Mesa, and La Mesa, CA. Role Details
Location: Main Campus - San Diego, CA Employment type: Full Time Education: High School diploma or GED Hourly: $23.00 - $24.50 Shift: Up to 50% Day Department: Behavioral Health Support Staff Position Benefits
Team-oriented, multidisciplinary approach Ongoing, high-level learning and development opportunities Culturally diverse environment Joint Commission Accredited Organization Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, pet) Retirement savings plan: 403(b) with employer match up to 3% Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays) Up to $2,000 bonus earning potential Wellness programs EAP - Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education Employee discounts Employee recognition program Opportunities for career advancement May be eligible for state or federal loan forgiveness programs for work with underserved populations Responsibilities
In support of the client’s treatment plan, provide education, advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, rehabilitation, and other therapeutic services in a community-based fashion as they navigate through the systems of care Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training to provide high quality services to families, including evidence-based parenting curriculum Locate, coordinate and develop linguistically and culturally diverse informal and formal resources and networks for families in the communities where they reside Appropriately share personal story to enhance engagement with families and increase awareness of clinical staff about parenting challenges and difficulties maneuvering the 'systems', and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families Provides culturally competent education and hands-on coaching to parents to help them better understand how the 'systems' work, and the process of accessing community resources in their area Triage crisis situations with team members, including doing basic risk assessments, safety planning, and connecting to resources to maintain safety in the home, school, and community Assists parents in completing Wellness Notebooks and connection to needed behavioral health services Coordinates treatment with referring parties and outside resources including schools, psychiatrists, support groups, child care, government assistance, family advocacy programs, and others as appropriate Maintains accurate, timely, and complete case records per Medi-Cal requirements and SDCC policies and procedures Maintains clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff, and administrative personnel within and between SDCC programs Encourage involvement of parents in our Program Advisory Group (PAG) and WrapWorks events Availability to work several evenings a week Fulfills all required training including SDCC Partners Training, applicable EBP trainings, cultural competency, and HIPAA Diversity Statement
Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve. Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Valid California Driver’s License High School diploma or GED Experience as a consumer or caregiver of a consumer of Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Child Welfare Services, the juvenile justice system, Regional Center, or Special Education Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Preferred Requirements Associates or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university Prior experience working in a wraparound program or as a parent educator/advocate Proficient in Cerner (online medical records system)
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By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day – are you ready to make an impact? Join us - and work with purpose! Are you a caregiver of a youth who has struggled with mental health challenges or had involvement with Children Welfare, Probation, Regional Center, or Special Education? Are you wanting to mentor other parents to support them in navigating these systems of care and gaining valuable skills to be successful caregivers? We are currently hiring Parent Partners to provide emotional support and parenting skills coaching to caregivers in the community and act as part of a larger wraparound team to support youth success. We have 3 locations - Escondido, Kearny Mesa, and La Mesa, CA. Role Details
Location: Main Campus - San Diego, CA Employment type: Full Time Education: High School diploma or GED Hourly: $23.00 - $24.50 Shift: Up to 50% Day Department: Behavioral Health Support Staff Position Benefits
Team-oriented, multidisciplinary approach Ongoing, high-level learning and development opportunities Culturally diverse environment Joint Commission Accredited Organization Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, pet) Retirement savings plan: 403(b) with employer match up to 3% Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays) Up to $2,000 bonus earning potential Wellness programs EAP - Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education Employee discounts Employee recognition program Opportunities for career advancement May be eligible for state or federal loan forgiveness programs for work with underserved populations Responsibilities
In support of the client’s treatment plan, provide education, advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, rehabilitation, and other therapeutic services in a community-based fashion as they navigate through the systems of care Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training to provide high quality services to families, including evidence-based parenting curriculum Locate, coordinate and develop linguistically and culturally diverse informal and formal resources and networks for families in the communities where they reside Appropriately share personal story to enhance engagement with families and increase awareness of clinical staff about parenting challenges and difficulties maneuvering the 'systems', and maintain appropriate professional boundaries with families Provides culturally competent education and hands-on coaching to parents to help them better understand how the 'systems' work, and the process of accessing community resources in their area Triage crisis situations with team members, including doing basic risk assessments, safety planning, and connecting to resources to maintain safety in the home, school, and community Assists parents in completing Wellness Notebooks and connection to needed behavioral health services Coordinates treatment with referring parties and outside resources including schools, psychiatrists, support groups, child care, government assistance, family advocacy programs, and others as appropriate Maintains accurate, timely, and complete case records per Medi-Cal requirements and SDCC policies and procedures Maintains clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff, and administrative personnel within and between SDCC programs Encourage involvement of parents in our Program Advisory Group (PAG) and WrapWorks events Availability to work several evenings a week Fulfills all required training including SDCC Partners Training, applicable EBP trainings, cultural competency, and HIPAA Diversity Statement
Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve. Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Valid California Driver’s License High School diploma or GED Experience as a consumer or caregiver of a consumer of Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Child Welfare Services, the juvenile justice system, Regional Center, or Special Education Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Preferred Requirements Associates or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university Prior experience working in a wraparound program or as a parent educator/advocate Proficient in Cerner (online medical records system)
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