Bilingual Family Partner

Company: Seneca Family of Agencies
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Do you have experience raising a child who has received social health services? Join the team and provide coaching to other caregivers receiving services -through Seneca's Wraparound program!
As the Bilingual Family Partner you will use your personal experience as a consumer of mental health or social health services to build rapport and trust with caregivers, and advocating for their needs, when necessary. The -Bilingual -Family Partner -is -knowledgeable -about resources, services, and -supports -for -caregivers as you act as a mediator or facilitator between families and agencies.
ABOUT WRAPAROUND
Seneca's Wraparound programs offer family-centered, individualized, culturally relevant, and strength-based support to families with complex and enduring needs. Wraparound works in close partnership with Department of Family and Children Services, Juvenile Probation, Behavioral Health, and group homes, providing strengths-based and outcome-oriented alternatives to group care placements for children and youth by drawing upon community and family strengths. Services are provided in the community: in families' homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc. for youth who are at-risk of being placed in out of home care or are stepping down from a higher level of care.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on -Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities

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• Actively supports family members to participate in the wraparound process as informed and empowered members of the Wraparound team
  
• Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, mental health services, and/or social services to help families identify a network of support
  
• Help caregivers and families navigate private and/or public systems while promoting understanding among team members as a collaborative advocate
  
• Participate in the regional after hours emergency response rotation
  
• Delivers services that are mindful of clients and their families' cultural location and provides support that is culturally informed and relevant
  
• Models and utilizes a strengths-based approach in all interactions with family
  
• Participates in weekly supervision with Supervisor and Wraparound team meetings
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork
  
  Qualifications
  Required:
  
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  • Must have personal experience raising a child who has received services (Child Welfare, Probation, Mental Health)
    
  • High School diploma/GED or higher
    
  • Bilingual in Spanish
    
  • Own vehicle, valid California driver's license, and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
    
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
    
  • Clearance of TB test, fingerprints and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
    
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    
    Preferred:
    
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    • Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse -population
      
    • Good writing -and organizational -skills
      
      Schedule
      
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      • Full-time
        
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        • Mon - Fri; 9AM - 5PM
          
        • Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings hours as needed
          
          
          Benefits
          
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          • Starting at $27.22 - $29.72 per hour, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
            
          • Mileage reimbursement
            
          • Salary increases each year
            
          • Comprehensive benefits package:
            
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            • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
              
            • 50% paid premiums for dependents
              
            • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
              
            • 403b Retirement Plan
              
            • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
              
              
            • 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
              
            • Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
              
            • Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
              
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