Koinonia Family Services is seeking a qualified individual with lived adoption experience to work as a part-time Parent Partner in our San Bernardino Office. This position is perfect for parents who have experience with adoption and the child welfare system. Your role will be to provide support and guidance to other adoption parents, offering them the benefit of your experiences and knowledge. You will provide guidance, support, training and advocacy to empower parents to improve outcomes for their adopted children.
Opportunity Highlights:
- A great chance to support youth who have experienced trauma
- Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, or higher with prior wraparound experience
- Benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and participation in our 401k plan
- Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven
- Enhance your knowledge and skills by working alongside a committed team of professionals to learn cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment modalities
- Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families find hope and healing
This is a part-time position, with hours in the afternoons and early evenings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentor families who have adopted, as a part of a multidimensional team providing services to the family.
- Provide peer counseling to adoptive parents to improve outcomes for children.
- Provide psychoeducation to the adoptive parents through an approved trauma-informed curriculum provided by the agency.
- Provide in-home support services, with some services also being performed virtually. Work may need to be performed in the evening hours when families are available.
- Complete documentation for services according to agency standards and timelines.
- As a part of initial paid training, complete Foundational Wraparound training through UC Davis
Qualifications:
- A strong desire to help families achieve successful outcomes
- Foster and Adoption experience
- Good working knowledge of the child welfare system and community resources
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to establish and maintain effective personal work relationships
- A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
- A schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements
Join Our Team: Experience a Fulfilling Work Environment at Koinonia Family Services!
At Koinonia, we pride ourselves on creating an exceptional organizational culture that focuses on the quality of relationships and values diversity. In fact, in a recent employee satisfaction survey, an overwhelming 95% of employees reported working well with their coworkers, and an impressive 96% said they are satisfied with their supervisor. We strongly believe in treating our employees with dignity and respect, and 94% of our staff agree they are treated accordingly. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy in all aspects of our work. Koinonia is more than just a great place to work; it offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the well-being of children and families in need. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those who need it most.
Important Note:
Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.
This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Parent Partners are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.
Experience
Required- 2 year(s): Lived experience with adoption
Education
Required- High School or better
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