Alma Family Services
Overview
Provides peer support to parents and assists them to successfully engage with the program, services, and staff. Supports families who have children at high risk of being placed out of home. Assists family by helping the parents/caregivers identify their needs, helps role model new strategies, and promotes the family’s success. Use personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with problem solving. Qualifications
The candidate for this role is currently or has been involved in one of the referring departments (DCFS, Probation or DMH). Experience and perspective as a parent/caregiver or relative of a child with complex needs involving mental health, child protective, or probation services. Experience as a primary caregiver of a child with complex needs. Diplomacy in resolving conflicts and integrating divergent perspectives and able to handle escalated situations. Able to work constructively as a member of a team and represent core/agency/program values and principles in a variety of settings. Must be able to communicate thought and ideas clearly both orally and in writing in English and Spanish. Able to work evening and weekend hours as required. Must have reliable transportation, a valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and acceptable driving record. Salary
$22.00 – $25.00/hour Benefits
Alma Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full and part-time employees (scheduled for 20 or more hours). How to Apply
To apply, please send resume with salary requirement to Alma Family Services, Human Resources Department, 900 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Equal Opportunity
Alma Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic information, medical condition and any other legally protected status. Compliance
Alma Family Services conducts a thorough criminal history clearance, physical, tuberculosis, and drug screen. Job ID
J-18808-Ljbffr
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Provides peer support to parents and assists them to successfully engage with the program, services, and staff. Supports families who have children at high risk of being placed out of home. Assists family by helping the parents/caregivers identify their needs, helps role model new strategies, and promotes the family’s success. Use personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with problem solving. Qualifications
The candidate for this role is currently or has been involved in one of the referring departments (DCFS, Probation or DMH). Experience and perspective as a parent/caregiver or relative of a child with complex needs involving mental health, child protective, or probation services. Experience as a primary caregiver of a child with complex needs. Diplomacy in resolving conflicts and integrating divergent perspectives and able to handle escalated situations. Able to work constructively as a member of a team and represent core/agency/program values and principles in a variety of settings. Must be able to communicate thought and ideas clearly both orally and in writing in English and Spanish. Able to work evening and weekend hours as required. Must have reliable transportation, a valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and acceptable driving record. Salary
$22.00 – $25.00/hour Benefits
Alma Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full and part-time employees (scheduled for 20 or more hours). How to Apply
To apply, please send resume with salary requirement to Alma Family Services, Human Resources Department, 900 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Monterey Park, CA 91754. Equal Opportunity
Alma Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic information, medical condition and any other legally protected status. Compliance
Alma Family Services conducts a thorough criminal history clearance, physical, tuberculosis, and drug screen. Job ID
J-18808-Ljbffr
#J-18808-Ljbffr