Employment Opportunities

About the Program

This position is funded by Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) as part of the Behavioral Health Recovery Services initiative. United Parents operates two Parent Drop-In Centers (in Oxnard and Fillmore) that offer low-barrier, culturally responsive support for parents and caregivers raising children with mental health needs.

The Oxnard Drop-In Center provides a safe, welcoming environment where families can access resources, peer support, system navigation assistance, and educational workshops. The center also hosts youth and parent support groups and engages in ongoing community outreach to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

Position Summary

The Outreach/Resource Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting families to community resources and coordinating outreach efforts for the Oxnard Parent Drop-In Center. The coordinator supports daily operations, provides direct peer navigation to families, facilitates workshops and groups, and represents United Parents at community events and partner meetings.

This position requires flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays to align with the center’s community-based hours. The center operates Monday–Friday 1:30–7:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. To make a 40-hour work week the hours worked will be 1:00–7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturdays.

Duties include:

• Overseeing the day to day required activities on the grant. 

o Participating in monthly team meetings 

o Participate in mandatory staff meetings, either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

o Assist with facilitating youth and parent support groups in Oxnard 

o Collaborating with local agencies

o Represent the agency at community meetings, coalitions, and resource fairs to strengthen collaboration and visibility.

o Track outreach activities and maintain data for reporting

o Providing support for families in the walk-in resource center in Oxnard

o Assist families with referrals to appropriate community resources, programs, and mental health providers.

o Follow all reporting and documentation requirements, as needed. 

o Participating in training opportunities to enhance cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and community engagement skills.

o Connecting with and supporting families who are raising children with mental health needs in Oxnard. 

o Maintain up-to-date community resources, flyers, and event information in the lobby to ensure families have access to current opportunities and support services.

o Gather feedback from community members to identify unmet needs and barriers to accessing services.

o Assist with the collection, organization, and distribution of donated items such as clothing, shoes, and other essential goods for families in need. Support inventory management and ensure donations are properly displayed in the resource center.

o Provide administrative support including answering phones, responding to inquiries, and assisting with scheduling or resource requests.

Job Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required; trilingual (Mixtec) strongly preferred.

• Experience working with under-served families and knowledge of mental/behavioral health systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Zoom.

• Flexible, collaborative, and committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive service.

• Must live in Ventura County.

• Must pass Live Scan/background check, TB test, and hold a valid CA driver’s license.

• Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance (50/100 coverage).

• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

Schedule: 40 hours/week- hours worked will be 1:00–7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturdays.

Benefits/Pay: $24/hour.

Generous (prorated) paid time off includes:

14 holidays plus Holiday closure (Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day) and Medical and dental benefits available for full-time employees.

Position is Full-Time temporary until June 30, 2026, with possibility of extension or full-time employment. 

If interested, send resume & cover letter ASAP to Hannah Abitia- habitia@unitedparents.org 

Compensation: Full time, $24/hour. Travel expenses are covered. 

United Parents Job Description

Trilingual Full-Time Parent Partner

Job Description

Summary: 

We are seeking parents or caregivers who have been successful in raising a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs, preferably that have been involved with the behavioral health, special education, juvenile justice, and/or child welfare system. The Parent Partner will work with parents of children referred by Ventura County Behavioral Health by providing in-home support, education, and resources with the goal of maintaining stability in the home and empowering parents to be their child’s best advocate. 

Essential Functions:

• Work with Ventura County Behavioral Health clinicians toward treatment goals 

• Attend numerous training classes, as required

• Provide home and clinic based support and education

• Sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and economic diversity

• Willingness to learn and work within systems' protocols 

• Model behavior and techniques families can learn from

• Identify and utilize family strengths  

• Identify community supports and provide a warm connection

• Brainstorm new ideas and approaches

• Ensure the family voice is heard

• Assist family in creating and following a safety plan

• Responsible for maintaining accurate client notes and other paperwork in a timely fashion

• Help family to navigate the crisis management and stabilization programs and access services/programs that will be of help

• May work remotely to input progress notes

• Other duties as may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have personal involvement and success in raising a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs (may be a parent, grandparent, guardian or sibling)

• Familiarity and experience with Medi-Cal documentation and billing desired

• Ability to document data within multiple electronic systems

• Knowledge of mental health, juvenile justice, special education, and child welfare systems and local community resources

• Ability to prioritize deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner 

• Able to listen non-judgmentally and respect family culture and beliefs

• Able to share your own story when it can help the family

• Able to advocate in a non-adversarial manner

• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times 

• Able to follow directions and follow-up on assignments as required

• Able to work under minimal supervision

• Able to communicate professionally with clinicians and all other providers involved in client treatment

• Able to establish and maintain professional boundaries

• Able to complete client notes as required

• Some flexibility beyond 8-5 Monday through Friday

• Able to meet deadlines

• Trilingual in other languages required e.g. Spanish, Tagalog, Mixteco, etc. 

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time

• Be able to effectively manage a caseload of 20-25 clients

• Able to lift up to 20 pounds

• Additional requirements: Reliable transportation, Pass Livescan/Background Check, TB Test and possess valid California Driver’s License, proof of eligibility to work in the United States

• Ability to become CPR/First Aid Certified

• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance with Bodily Injury Liability to 50/100 bodily injury coverage

• Extremely strong time management and documentation skills

• Must live in Ventura County

Compensation: $24.00 per hour. Medical, dental and vision benefits available for full time employees. Free Employee Assistance Program and 401k registration option available. 

To Apply:  Please submit cover letter explaining your interest in our organization and experience relevant to this position, as well as a current resume. Email cover letter and resume to Clinical Administrator, Alicia Daddio: adaddio@unitedparents.org