Parent Partner

7 days ago

Irving, United States Texas Family Initiative LLC Full time
Job Description

Description

****Average hourly rate is $15.89 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** 


Parent Partner

EMPOWER’s Community Based Care program includes services to families that support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). As the Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) in Metroplex East (formerly referred to as Region 3E), EMPOWER will ensure the full range of services, which includes foster and kinship care, purchased services, case management, and reunification services. EMPOWER will fully engage the community to help achieve positive outcomes for children.


Qualifications:

High school diploma, or equivalent. Applicant must have experience as a parent or family member who has been involved in the Child Welfare system. In order to be considered for this position, the Parent Partner’s case must be closed, and he/she must be maintaining family stability.


Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life insurance 
  • 401(k) Match
  • 20 days of personal leave in first year of employment; 25 days after completion of year one
  • 12 paid holidays for all non-residential and hybrid work schedule 
  • Longevity bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Program
  • Referral program

As a Parent Partner you are life-trained paraprofessionals who have successfully negotiated the child welfare system. These parents can offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in two ways: As parent advocates the Parent Partners will mentor parents currently involved in the system. It is expected that Parent Partners will attend case planning meetings as a supportive voice for the family, and/or act as the “parent’s voice” as participants on various committees and workgroups. Performs the following duties directly.


  • Meet with his/her assigned parent(s) as agreed upon in supervision. It is anticipated that generally the Mentor and Mentee will meet on an average of 8 hours per month, although more or less contact may be approved by Parent Partner Coordinator.
  • Assess the client and determine the case needs. Parent Advocates will serve as a knowledgeable source of community resources.
  • Work with Parent Partner Coordinator and participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Complete all paperwork, including but not limited to, leave requests, demands, mileage forms, and correspondence in an organized, accurate and timely fashion;
  • Regularly attend supervision with the Parent Partner Coordinator.
  • Parent Partners are required to provide advocacy, support and referral service to clients assigned to their caseload.
  • Actively participate as a parent mentor to families currently involved with Permanency Services.
  • Be willing and able to attend court appearances and meetings (including case plans) when requested to do so by the parent;
  • Make necessary contacts in order to review pertinent family information and discuss case with appropriate stake holders;
  • Document all contacts and interactions with their mentee on contact logs. Documentation must be accurate and timely.
  • Encourage and support the mentees’ positive behavior and celebrate his/her successes.
  • Attend meetings and will offer input that represents the parents’ perspective and interests.
  • Attend all meetings, as requested, and serve as the parents’ voice on committees and workgroups;
  • Possess, or be willing to develop the skills necessary to discuss their experiences in workgroups and on panels.
  • Help with and attend special events, as required.
  • Follow through on all assignments.
  • Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
  • Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
  • Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.
  • Will be required to drive personal or agency vehicle while transporting children or conducting agency business. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must meet agency underwriting standards while driving agency vehicles and/or transporting clients.


If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today 


TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment 

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