ParentYouth Partner

Perris, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 38750 - 50648

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health Systems Behavioral Health department is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Parent/Youth Partner to join their Mindful Body and Recovery program located in Perris CA.

Under direct supervision provides assistance and support to parents youth and caregivers in clinic home school and community settings; offers feedback to the program to support quality improvements and performs other related duties as required. Incumbents share their personal experience and expertise by co-facilitating parent and life-skills groups mentoring families new to the program and reviewing program materials. As a mentor they provide emotional support attend appointments or school-based sessions as needed model healthy behaviors and assist families in navigating clinical educational and community resources.

The ideal candidate will bring a calm supportive presence and a genuine passion for helping families navigate the challenges of eating disorders and related behavioral health needs and resources available. Theyll be flexible and comfortable working in a brand-new fast-evolving program where adaptability is essential. Strong communication skills especially in meeting parents and caregivers in both English and Spanish speaking environments; willing to collaborate with clinicians facilitate groups and provide hands-on support in homes schools and community settings.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM regular day off: Friday.
Depending on necessity this position may require a schedule shift 1-2 days out of the week from 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals including psychiatrists clinicians peer specialists and paraprofessionals RUHS-BH serves over 45000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs including Mental Health Services Substance Use Services and the Public Guardians Office address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health youll join a compassionate innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth collaboration and meaningful impact.

If youre passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide as part of a professional team assistance and support to parents/youth including peer counseling/mentoring and accompanying parents/youth to meetings.

Orient parents/youth entering the child welfare system.

Communicate represent and promote on behalf of parents/youth their perspective within the child welfare system.

Participate in programs meetings and trainings as part of a professional team.

Identify information and resources in local communities which are useful to parents/youth.

Assist and promote active involvement in support group activities.

Plan and provide feedback related to workshops conferences and other coordinated efforts to improve related services.

Review existing and proposed programs for implementation of partners/youth philosophy and participate in the development of new programs and resources.

Document all contacts and interactions with their mentee on approved contact form.

Represent the Department in local and Statewide meetings for networking and information sharing; provide training about effective parent/youth partnership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Current or previous experience as a parent/youth who has received child welfare services.

Knowledge of: The basic needs and problems of clients in the child welfare system; and of the complex public and/or private agency services available for clients with serious needs such as schools social services and other systems.

Ability to: Learn the basic principles of the child welfare program; understand the cultural and social factors affecting need for social services; effectively communicate social cultural and behavioral facts to clients professional staff and community members; effectively establish and maintain good relations with a range of social and ethnic groups; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports; demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to successfully implement concepts presented in orientation and training.

License/Certificate: Valid California Drivers License required

Testing Requirement: Bilingual Level I

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This classifications rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.

For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Edgar Manzo at or.
Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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ABOUT THE POSITIONRiverside University Health Systems Behavioral Health department is seeking a Spanish Bilingual Parent/Youth Partner to join their Mindful Body and Recovery program located in Perris CA.Under direct supervision provides assistance and support to parents youth and caregivers in clin...