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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services has been offering hope and healing since 1891. We support communities and families directly affected with mental illness, behavioral challenges and autism. Our team members are dedicated to helping those who need guidance and support with empathy using compiled experience gained from three centuries of healing. Be part of an organization with proven track record of helping and healing others.

There is currently an opportunity for an experienced Parent-Family Partner-Youth Partner at both our Spring Valley and Chula Vista location.

$1,500 Sign On Incentive

Making an Impact
The Parent/Family Partner/Youth Partner (Partners) works within the Wraparound philosophy to provide direct care to identified youth, young adults, and/or caregivers in a community or home setting. The primary role of the Partner is to provide 1:1 support and mentorship to parents and caregivers, and/or participants or other family members, by sharing experience and expertise in navigating systems and programs (e.g., Regional Center, Children and Family Services, Special Education Systems, Juvenile Justice Systems, Placement Services, Behavioral Health Care Services, or Residential Centers). The Partner works collaboratively with the parent, caregiver, or participant and other appropriate community and treatment team members to provide the best therapeutic care possible. Along with the rest of the team, the Partner is active in supporting and implementing an individualized, evidence-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach.

Shifts Available
Full Time; Mon-Fri/8am-5pm

Wage range $18.84 – 24.61 (DOE) - Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring To The Table (Key Qualifications -see Job Description for more details)

• Experience advocating, preferably as the family member, for someone who has received mental health or other services. Parent Partner: Experience as a parent who has received services for a special needs child.
• Possess good communication skills, including active listening.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.
• Current CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record or ability to obtain one within 10 days after hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary mental health team.
• Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for position if driving for work or transporting participants.

Preferred

• A.A. or B.A. Degree.
• Prior parent mentoring experience.
• Experience in group facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with local communities.
• Case management, familiarity with symptoms of mental illness, and service documentation/record keeping experience.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.

What's In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 21 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 8% for Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship

• Tuition Assistance and Company Scholarships (up to $10k)
• Student Loan Forgiveness Qualification
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K (pro-rated for part-time, no coverage for on call)

Join Our Compassionate Team

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services?mission is to provide innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families to heal from trauma and lead healthier, productive lives. individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Fred Finch continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

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