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Stanford Youth Solutions (formerly Stanford Home for Children) empowers youth and families to solve serious challenges that threaten their ability to stay together. We provide intensive, individualized programs that are proven effective for young people and families in difficult circumstances. They become stable and capable through our research-based, individualized approach.We are determined to give each and every child a chance at a healthy, productive, and self-sufficient life. It is our unwavering commitment to the sustainable success of our young clients and their families that separates us from other, similar organizations.
Stanford Youth Solutions' main office is located at 8912 Volunteer Lane, Sacramento, CA 95826.We are currently looking for Parent Partners to work El Dorado County.
DESCRIPTION:
Parent Partners are people with personal experience participating in a public system of care as a consumer and/or as a parent/caregiver, and have the skills, training and experience to perform the functions of their role. Parent Partners have four key functions: (1) to make families (parents, caregivers, and youth) equal partners -if not leaders- in the development and implementation of their service plans; (2) to represent the needs and perspectives of families (parents, caregivers, and youth) to internal and external stakeholders and decision makers within the system of care; (3) to ensure that families (parents, caregivers, and youth) have access to a comprehensive array of prevention and support services that meet their individual needs; and (4) to ensure that these services are family-centered, easily accessible, respectful of cultural, ethnic and other community characteristics, and stigma free. The Family Partner serves as an advocate for parents/caregivers and considers the whole family in system planning. Family Partners perform these functions through the tasks, roles, and responsibilities described below. Family Partners support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanford Youth Solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have explicit experience as a parent, guardian, or foster parent of youth who is receiving or has received services from the El Doardo County Child Welfare system of care
Basic knowledge of Public Mental Health/Child Welfare/Education systems, and the ability to advocate on the behalf of clients in navigating and negotiating those systems
Previous experience with advocacy, outreach, and community resources preferred
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work flexible working hours, including evenings and some weekends
Ability to work independently/self-motivated
Sensitive to multicultural issues
Fulfillment of TB test, fingerprinting and State clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements
Must hold a valid drivers license
Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile
Bilingual skills are a plus
EOE
Please follow the link below if you would like to apply online:
https://www.youthsolutions.org/document/employment-opportunities
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please visit the following link:
http://www.youthsolutions.org/become-foster-parent
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