Wellnest
Role Summary
The Parent Partner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of services to children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers. The Parent Partner works closely with assigned child(ren)’s parent and/or caregiver(s) to represent their best interests and participate as a member in the Child and Family Team (CFT) Meeting, IEPs, and other external meetings as needed. The Parent Partner provides services in the field and in office as needed and demonstrates a strong ability to communicate, mobilize, and motivate people.
Essential Responsibilities
Provides peer/parent support to children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers to promote stability and improve functioning
Supports and facilitates community linkages for children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers
Fosters support and trust with children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers to create strong relationships through which clients and their families receive the services and resources they need
Serves as a parent/caregiver representative
Assists families in accessing and utilizing formal and informal supports
Links the families to appropriate job‑related community resources and services
Models and coaches in areas such as communication skills, problem solving, healthy advocacy, etc.
Develops and maintains accurate clinical records
Participates in trainings and meetings as assigned
Forms productive partnerships to ensure stabilization and family wellness
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be a parent and/or caregiver of a child who was involved with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health Services or a parent or relative caregiver of a special‑needs child
Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable
Working Conditions The employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Flexible, evening and/or weekend hours may be required for time‑sensitive projects.
Physical Demands
Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day
Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required
Compensation and Benefits
Annualized Salary Range: $37,110 to $45,012
Eligible for an annual $3,000 bilingual Spanish differential
Wellnest offers $10,000/year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer‑paid $50,000 life insurance policy
Employer‑sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit‑sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%
This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position and is not exhaustive.
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Essential Responsibilities
Provides peer/parent support to children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers to promote stability and improve functioning
Supports and facilitates community linkages for children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers
Fosters support and trust with children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers to create strong relationships through which clients and their families receive the services and resources they need
Serves as a parent/caregiver representative
Assists families in accessing and utilizing formal and informal supports
Links the families to appropriate job‑related community resources and services
Models and coaches in areas such as communication skills, problem solving, healthy advocacy, etc.
Develops and maintains accurate clinical records
Participates in trainings and meetings as assigned
Forms productive partnerships to ensure stabilization and family wellness
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be a parent and/or caregiver of a child who was involved with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health Services or a parent or relative caregiver of a special‑needs child
Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable
Working Conditions The employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Flexible, evening and/or weekend hours may be required for time‑sensitive projects.
Physical Demands
Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day
Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required
Compensation and Benefits
Annualized Salary Range: $37,110 to $45,012
Eligible for an annual $3,000 bilingual Spanish differential
Wellnest offers $10,000/year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer‑paid $50,000 life insurance policy
Employer‑sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit‑sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%
This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities, and requirements for the position and is not exhaustive.
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