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Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services

FSP Parent Partner

Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Position Summary: In collaboration with the FSP Team, provide peer support to parents in the program, helping them successfully achieve goals related to their child's well-being and family stability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Utilizes personal and professional life experience to provide peer support to parents and caregivers served by the program

Accesses community-based resources appropriate to the family’s needs in accordance with wraparound principles

Interfaces with Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, court systems, schools, healthcare providers, and other community liaisons

Assists families with developing needs/strength assessments and comprehensive Plans of Care

Provides family-centered, community and strength-based support and advocacy

Conducts visits to homes or other service providers to help clients achieve their plan of care goals

Facilitates a monthly parenting support group and collaborates with team members to promote participation

Provides parenting education using a parenting curriculum

Follows state laws and agency guidelines regarding child abuse reporting

Maintains weekly service provision requirements

Participates actively in supervision and meetings

Receives and incorporates feedback from children, families, and community partners

Ensures accuracy and timely completion of work

Maintains consistent attendance

Follows up with supervisor on significant issues

Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities and adheres to agency guidelines

Maintains confidentiality per agency, HIPAA, and regulatory standards

Follows safety guidelines and participates in training

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Must be a parent or legal guardian of a child with special needs or involved with LA County DCFS, Probation, or Mental Health

Experience as a Parent/Family Partner, Peer Advocate, or Parent Advocate preferred

Experience working with high-risk children and families

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Valid CA Driver's License, insurance, and acceptable driving record

Good communication and organizational skills

Physical ability to operate a vehicle

Must meet employment requirements including background checks and health screenings

Ability to demonstrate emotional stability and appropriate behavior with children and families

Salary range: $22.50 - $31.15 per hour. Hiring range: $22.50

Position type: Full-time, Entry level, Management and Manufacturing industry, Non-profit organization

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