SPIRIT Parent Partner (Bilingual)

The SPIRIT program serves children and their families who are underserved and at risk for a high level out-of-county residential placement. The program operates on a community-based, wraparound, evidence-based model, using a “whatever it takes” approach to identify and integrate thoughtful, responsive, and creative interventions for clients and their families. The SPIRIT team is comprised of a County Team Facilitator, County Child and Family Specialist, and CALM’s Parent Partner co-located at the Behavioral Wellness Children’s Clinic. The collaboration allows the program to provide a full-service partnership for clients, where clients receive a full spectrum of services to achieve the goals identified in their individualized Client Service Plan. The Parent Partner provides individualized, peer to peer support to parents.

• Meet with families regularly and consistently to encourage and support an understanding of their vision for the future.
• Attend and participate in all Child and Family Team meetings.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, families, and clients.
• Complete all agency required documentation, including progress notes and assessments, in a timely manner and according to agency policy and best practice.
• Participate in regular administrative supervision, clinical/group supervision, and agency-wide meetings.
• Attend trainings and conferences as needed or required by program manager.
• Participate in community education and outreach.
• Maintain an expected caseload as outlined in the staff’s program.
• Maintain expected agency productivity standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be the biological, adoptive, kin parent, or non-related family member of a youth with emotional or behavioral challenges or have lived experience with their child receiving services in a child services system (i.e., mental health, child welfare, probation, or special education)

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Must have respect for confidentiality; ability to work with discretion and integrity
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and web-based systems. Proficient in use of Zoom. Able to adapt to using various types of software
• Proven skills in problem-solving and decision-making with initiative and mature judgment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate in a positive manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, clean DMV record and criminal record clearance from the DOJ

CALM Compensation and Benefits:

Our benefits package includes a competitive salary with hourly compensation ranging from $24 to $32 dependent on experience and education. Benefits include 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees plus partial benefits for dependent family members, 13 paid holidays, generous vacation time and sick days and a 403(b) 3% matching program.

To Apply:

Qualified, interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter.