PARENT PARTNER

Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Parent Partner for California MENTOR Family Support Services, a member of the Sevita family, youll provide guidance to individuals through your prior personal experience as a parent or guardian of a child whos been involved in the care system. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. Youll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.

Annual Salary: $49,000 (Salary plus overtime)

Long-Term Temporary to permanent position

Responsibilities:

• Guidance to parents/caregivers who have children being served through the system, sharing and relating your own prior experience
• Advocacy and liaison services between the families, children, clinician, treatment staff, community agencies, and services
• Participates as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), trainings, court review hearings, IEP, and other meetings and assists the parents/caregivers in bringing up and discussing difficult issues
• Lead or co-lead individual and parent counseling groups providing education, consultation, or other needed services
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Provide services in the home and community - Flexibility with schedule

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior personal experience as a parent or legal guardian of a child who has been involved with the system (DCFS, probation, Regional Center, Dept. of Mental Health or the like) required
• Probation and/or DCFS case must be closed for a minimum of one year
• Two years of experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred
• Valid driver license for 1 year minimum, reliable transportation with registration and insurance.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Paid time off and holiday pay.
• On-Demand Pay- get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday! All employees have the option to access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app - no fees and super easy!
• Complex work adding value to the organizations mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

Weve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.