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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

• Bilingual or 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

Bilingual Respite Care Provider

Reports to: Respite Care Manager

Classification: Part-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Pay: $19.00/hour + mileage reimbursement

Location: Ventura County (home & community settings)

Summary:

The Respite Provider provides a short-term break to parents/caregivers of children with emotional or behavioral needs in cities throughout Ventura County. Families receive up to 10 hours per month of respite care for each child. Workers are required to have more than one family on their client list. Staff keep preset availability windows. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage children/youth in safe, age-appropriate in-home/community activities (trauma-informed, pro-social; not babysitting).

• Keep two recurring weekly availability windows and work some evenings/weekends as needed.

• Communicate professionally with families and the program manager.

• Complete basic paperwork (timesheets, mileage); attend required short trainings, quarterly respite meetings and quarterly respite fun events. 

• Drive to visits across Ventura County; uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (clear spoken and written).

• Reliable, compassionate, and professional; patient with challenging behaviors.

• Experience or strong interest working with children with mental health/behavioral needs.

• Tech-comfortable (email, basic forms).

• Valid CA driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance 50/100 bodily injury required (insurance stipend might be available).

• Live Scan/background clearance, TB test, and CPR/First Aid (or obtain within 30 days).

• Must reside in Ventura County.

Other Requirements:

• Adhere to mandated reporting, HIPAA/PHI, and all agency policies.

• Travel throughout Ventura County (mileage reimbursed).

• Able to sit/stand, walk short distances, and lift up to ~20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility- N/A

Work Environment:

• Field-based in homes and community settings throughout Ventura County; Local travel required; mileage reimbursed.

Compensation & Schedule:

• $19.00/hour (hourly; paid for time worked, not per child) + mileage reimbursement.

• Part-time; schedule varies by family need.

• Paid sick time; 401(k) available; access to EAP

Equal Employment Opportunity

United Parents is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply.

To Apply

Email a brief letter of interest explaining your interest and experience working with a child with mental health, emotional or behavior disorders if applicable, resume with dates, and three professional references to Michelle Harmon — mharmon@unitedparents.org

We are willing to train the right person.