Parent Partner

Company: Tarzana Treatment Center
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Parent PartnerDepartment: Youth Services- Wraparound ServicesReports To: Program ManagerPOSITION SUMMARYResponsible for acting as a parent/caregiver advocate for individuals and families enrolled in Wraparound services. This program involves the coordination of care and intervention for high-risk youth being reunited with their families. The overall goals being to assist the family attain self- sufficiency. The Parent Partner reports to the Program Manager for administrative activities and the Clinical Supervisor/Director for clinical matters.We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education OpportunitiesHOURSHours vary depending upon availability of the families / 7 Days per Week /Provide on-call 24-hour coverageCATAGORIES OF DUTIES
• Individual will be assigned no more than 10 active cases at any point in time.
• Work closely with the child's parents/caregivers to represent their best interests and participate as an active member of the Child and Family Team.
• Work closely with the Facilitator to ensure coordination of services available in the community.
• Attends all required wraparound meetings.
• Ensures that there is continuous input and feedback from the family and services providers.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress, activities, etc.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and patient confidentiality.
• Provides proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered.
• Participates 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..
• Assists in conducting performance evaluations of staff, as required.???????
• Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director of Youth Services.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Individual must have a child or close relative in the system with an emotional disability and have personal life experience with either DMH, Probation or DCFS.SETTINGTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.ADA REQUIREMENTTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.#SJ2021

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