USA
18 days ago
Family Partner (Bilingual: Spanish) (Pittsburg, CA)
Family Partner (Bilingual: Spanish) (Pittsburg, CA) Apply Now Position: Family Partner Pay: $26 per hour Location: Pittsburg, CA (providing services in contra costa county) Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week, depending on program need. Benefits: + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, + Employee Discount program for restaurants, shopping, travel.. even Disneyland! + Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday. + Accrue 2 weeks Vacation during your first year. Vacation accrual rates will increase with years of service! Are you a parent or primary caregiver to a child with disabilities or mental health challenges? Do you have lived experience navigating systems for a child with complex needs? Are you passionate about supporting other families on similar journeys? If so, we’d love to meet you! We are seeking a Family Partner to join our dedicated team providing intensive, compassionate support to families of young children facing behavioral, emotional, developmental, or mental health challenges. Your unique perspective as a caregiver will be a guiding light for families, offering practical help, emotional support, and trusted advocacy. What You'll Do: + Support families through home visits, clinic meetings, and community outreach. + Share information about local resources, services, and supports to help families navigate complex systems. + Encourage and facilitate parent participation in support groups and family-focused activities. + Help organize and attend family meetings and trainings (including reminders, transportation, child care, setup/cleanup). + Attend trainings to learn more about family rights, available services, and advocacy tools. + Represent family needs in your assigned area and encourage other families to get involved. + Serve as a voice for families, representing their needs and concerns within the program and local community. + Document interactions and manage communication using tools like Word, Excel, Gmail, and other basic platforms. Qualifications: + High school diploma or GED required. + You must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child with one or more of the following: intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health needs, involvement in special education, juvenile justice, or fragile medical needs. + Must be fluent in both English and Spanish (spoken and written). + Must have a valid CA driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record. Mileage reimbursement is provided. + Strong interpersonal skills, and communication skills, with the ability to connect with families from diverse backgrounds. To apply to this position, please fill out the information below. This is a full time position
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