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Sevita

Parent Partner

Sevita, Covina, California, United States, 91722

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Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, supports families of youth at risk with complex mental health, behavioral and other needs. Our multilingual specialists assist families who may be facing out of home placements or reunification. Overview

Parent Partner for California MENTOR Family Support Services. You’ll provide guidance to individuals through your prior personal experience as a parent or guardian of a child who’s been involved in the care system. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career. Annual Salary: $44,990.40 (Salary plus overtime). Responsibilities

Guidance to parents/caregivers who have children being served through the system, sharing and relating your own prior experience Advocacy and liaison services between the families, children, clinician, treatment staff, community agencies, and services Participates as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), trainings, court review hearings, IEP, and other meetings and assists the parents/caregivers in bringing up and discussing difficult issues Lead or co-lead individual and parent counseling groups providing education, consultation, or other needed services Documentation and record-keeping Provide services in the home and community - Flexibility with schedule Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required Prior personal experience as a parent or legal guardian of a child who has been involved with the system (DCFS, probation, Regional Center, Dept. of Mental Health or the like) required Probation and/or DCFS case must be closed for a minimum of one year Two years of experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred Valid driver license for 1 year minimum, reliable transportation with registration and insurance. Why Join Us

Full-time position (40 hours/week) Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match Generous Paid time off and holiday pay On-Demand Pay - get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. Today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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