Parent Partner - Intensive Services

At Child & Family Center, we’re committed to creating a welcoming workplace where a wide range of perspectives and life experiences are valued. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Child & Family Center received the following awards:

• Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.
• Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
• Awarded the 2026 Silver Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health is the nation’s leading recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces.

Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):

$23.78 - $26.78/hour

PLUS!
$0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish differential

PLUS!
$0.9615/hour Intensive Services differential

This is a field-based position that will travel throughout Los Angeles County.

Benefits we offer!

• 15 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
• Paid birthday floating holiday
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical Coverage
• Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Agency paid Long Term Disability
• Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401(k) available with discretionary Agency match
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Mentorship Program
• Pet Insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience as a parent or care-providing family member of a consumer of mental health services, DCFS, or Department of Probation services.
• Spanish fluency required to meet the needs of our clients.
• Parent Partner Certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy. May be required to obtain a Class II California driver’s license.
• Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Parent Partner will primarily ensure choice and ownership of intervention strategies by clients and families. The Parent Partner will assist clients/families with improving, maintaining or restoring everyday functional/daily living skills, and will assess for client’s case management needs. In addition, the Parent Partner will follow up with appropriate linkage, consult with team members, and provide needed referrals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Facilitate access to mental health programs and services for clients and families.

a. Assess and identify needs.

b. Assist with completing applications or other documents.

c. Reduce language barriers by providing culturally sensitive care and using translation services when necessary.

d. Provide education and referrals as needed.

2. Provide field-based and trauma informed support services to clients/families.

3. Facilitate access for housing.

4. Work as part of dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide services.

5. Be on-call by phone 24/7.

6. Attend all required meetings, supervision, and case reviews as assigned.

7. Meet Agency service time and documentation requirements.

8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

9. Must be able to provide all services in the field including client homes, schools or other locations.

WORK SCHEDULE: (subject to change based on Center’s needs)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work-Week: Sunday – Saturday

Actual work schedule as agreed with Direct Supervisor and based on business/program needs.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Supervisory Requirements: None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk
• Use hands and fingers
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear
• Stand and sit
• Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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