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Sacramento Children’s Home is still accepting applications; however in response to COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending all in-person interviews. Applicants may be contacted to schedule virtual interviews.
Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home (SCH) is the oldest active charity in Sacramento, & among the most highly respected. Serving over 7,000 children & over 4,000 families every year, with eight programs across six locations, we offer excellent career advancement opportunities while making a positive impact in your community.
OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the Family Partner provides immediate and follow up care and support to caregivers of current and former foster youth being served by The Source during times of crisis and urgent need. This position utilizes lived experience within the foster care system to increase engagement with caregivers, provide advocacy, and aid with connections to needed services and resources while promoting a wellness and recovery philosophy within a strength-based approach. This also involves peer coaching/mentoring, in-home support, accompanying caregivers to meetings, providing community resource information, and advocating for services. This position works as part of The Source program and team of care within the Sacramento Children's Home.
TO APPLY: Candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Provide crisis response to caregivers seeking support through the Source’s contact methods (phone, text, chat) as well as in community and in home response.
Work as part of an urgent response team to address crisis needs and engages additional Source staff (Urgent Response Coordinators and Therapists, Youth Peer Mentors) in collaborative care.
Engage and guide caregivers to explore and articulate their own values, beliefs, and to find their own voice.
Provide services individually, in groups, in diverse clinic and community settings that meet the needs of families.
Mentor caregivers by using self as a positive role model while maintaining professional boundaries.
Shares personal experiences and firsthand experiences to support a strength-based and client/family friendly atmosphere.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A High School diploma or GED is required. The completion of at least 12 units in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Early Childhood Development or similar field is preferred.
Must have experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with serious emotional disturbances that received service within the public systems including mental health, child welfare or juvenile justice. Experience working with the caregivers of a youth who received public mental health services is not a substitute for this requirement. Direct lived experience within the foster care system as a caregiver may be required for some positions. The Family Partner cannot work for SCH if the services are/were received here.
This position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required.
BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long term disability plans, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid training, career advancement opportunities and annual company picnic.
Vacancy expired!