Parent Partner - Wraparound

ID# C06503A - C06514A Provides service to parents in the role of advocate, coach, mentor, peer, and general resource.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attends all Child and Family Teams.  Provides feedback to parents and team.

Advocates for child and family in the team when necessary.

Serve as parent representative to program activities.

Participates in all family advocacy and parent/caregiver related activities and trainings.

Assists in the development and facilitation of support groups for parents.  Trains and empowers parents to assume leadership roles in support and advocacy groups.

Assists in assuring that the team and the parent support the leadership role of the parent.

Assists parents in understanding the nature in the service provided and their role, rights, and responsibilities.

Networks with community-based parent organizations.  Assists in their development as needed.

Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.

As needed, meet with parents/caregivers when family is referred for screening to explain Wraparound and/or other programs. 

Participate in community-based meetings for the purpose of enhancing the sharing of resources and information.

Participate, as needed, in meetings to advocate for issues affecting families and the community (e.g. State or City Hearings and community forums).

Connect with agency-based parent partners for Wraparound to provide information and support on an ongoing basis.

Participate in a countywide parent advocate partnership with other advocates/partners from different systems in order to form a strong family advocacy association.

Develop and participate in trainings to promote interdepartmental understanding regarding the role of the parent advocate within DCFS, Probation, Schools, and DMH and the importance of family centered, strength-based approaches.

Attend geographic area meeting for the purpose of enhancing communication and optimizing the sharing of information.

Provide necessary feedback to ensure forms/documents are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Participate in the bi-annual Parent Provider Partnership Conference.

• $2K for bilingual bonus
• Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population
• A team-oriented work environment
• Training opportunities
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
• Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
• Career Development
• Professional licensure assistance within two years
• You will contribute providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.