Parent Mentor

CPI is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Our staff represent our community and persons with lived experience in the areas in which we serve. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives. Everyone is welcome at CPI.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
• Parent Mentors must have experience as a parent or family member who has previously been involved in the Child Welfare system and successfully reunified with their children.
• The Parent Mentor’s own Child Welfare case must be closed for a minimum of two years, must be clean and sober, and maintain family stability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Present professional appearance, attitude and behavior at all times.
• Positive attitude, sincerity, and a willingness to help others.
• Demonstrate good rapport and healthy boundaries with families and community partners.
• Clear written and positive communication skills.
• Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory.
• Parent Mentors may be asked to work occasional evenings or weekends on a case-by-case basis.
• Willingness to accept feedback and supervision with a goal of professional growth.
• Parent Mentors must have the ability to get to court, meetings and appointments. Families served may live anywhere in Sonoma County.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Basic computer skills preferred: email, internet research, Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, etc.

• Meet with, support and build relationships with families currently involved with Sonoma County Family, Youth and Children’s Services.
• Attend court appearances and meetings including Team Meetings, Team Decision Making Meetings, and 1-on-1 mentoring meetings, etc.
• Communicate via email/phone/in-person with parents, social workers and other appropriate parties in order to help parents navigate their child welfare cases.
• Assess the parent(s) strengths and determine case needs/areas of support.
• Connecting parents with community resources as needed.
• Document all contacts and interactions with the parents on a contact form. All recordkeeping must be accurate and timely.
• Attend required individual, group supervision and training as requested.
• Acknowledge positive behaviors and encourage and support parents in continuing success.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Ability to lift 25 lbs (supplies)
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  Prolonged sitting and working on a computer and telephone.
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  Driving to client homes using your own vehicle.

NOTICE: This job description is provided as a general summary of common job duties performed by individuals assigned this job title. It is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to create a contract, written or implied, between employees and Child Parent Institute, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship that exists between employees and Child Parent Institute. As a condition of employment, all agency employees are expected to perform job duties assigned by agency management even when such duties are not included in their job description. CPI is an equal opportunity employer.