Parent Partner Advocate

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Tarzana Treatment Centers Full time
Job Title: Parent Partner

Job Summary:

The Parent Partner will work closely with child/youth's parents/caregivers to represent their best interests and participate as an active member of the Child and Family Team. The ideal candidate will have personal life experience with either DMH, Probation or DCFS and be able to guide child's parents/caregivers through the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the child/youth's parents/caregivers to represent their best interests and participate as an active member of the Child and Family Team.
  • Guide child's parents/caregivers through the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system.
  • Work closely with the Facilitator to ensure coordination of services available in the community.
  • Attend all required Wraparound Program meetings.
  • Ensure that there is continuous input and feedback from the family and services providers.
  • Cooperate and communicate fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
  • Conduct self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude, and behavior.
  • Exhibit full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the program and agency.
  • Provide proper documentation in the electronic health record of services rendered.
  • Participate in medical record reviews.
  • Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries, and related issues.
  • Assist in conducting performance evaluations of staff, as required.

Requirements:

  • Individual must have a child or close relative in the child welfare or juvenile justice system with an emotional disability and have personal life experience with either DMH, Probation or DCFS.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (PSCC)

About Tarzana Treatment Centers:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit organization, providing integrated healthcare services, including substance use disorder, mental health, HIV/AIDS, housing, and primary medical care services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.



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