Job Details

Job Details

Description

Do you have lived experience raising your own child or being the legal guardian of a child that has received adolescent mental health services? If you would like to provide compassionate support and guidance to youth and families navigating mental health and social service systems, join us today!

The Family Partner focuses on building authentic relationships, providing emotional and practical support, and helping families navigate complex systems with confidence. You'll contribute to mental health awareness efforts, participate in peer-led forums, and engage in regular supervision to grow in your role. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage crisis situations calmly, and a commitment to empowering others through shared experience and understanding. Services will predominantly occur in-person within Sonoma County, with the opportunity to complete some of your responsibilities remotely. Staff are able to work out of either the San Rafael or Petaluma offices.

ABOUT KAISER WRAPAROUND

This Kaiser Wraparound Program is a partnership between Kaiser Permanente and Seneca Family of Agencies, providing behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families. The program aims to provide children and their families with the support and services they need for children to maintain the lowest level of care possible and avoid out of home placements (group homes, juvenile hall, and hospitalization).

ABOUT SENECA 

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area`s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We`re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offer guidance, expertise, and support to youth, families, and natural supports in both one-on-one and group settings
• Build trust and rapport through high-level engagement and alignment skills with youth, families, and collateral supports
• Serve as a collaborative advocate, helping youth and caregivers understand perspectives of team members and navigate county systems
• Utilize community resources and mental health services to establish and connect youth and families to a safety network
• Provide coaching and support for safety planning, self-control plans, and self-care plans
• Engage in mental health awareness activities and participate in peer forums, including public speaking engagements
• Participate in weekly supervision/mentorship sessions
• Maintain accurate documentation including mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage records
• Employ crisis communication and de-escalation techniques if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Personal lived experience raising your own child or being the legal guardian of a child who has been the recipient of adolescent mental health services
• High school diploma/GED
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies` insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

PREFERRED:

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Great critical-thinking and organizational skills
• Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population

SCHEDULE

• Full-time; Monday - Friday; 9am - 5:30pm
• Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely
• Staff are able to work out of the San Rafael or Petaluma offices

BENEFITS

• Starting at $24.04 - $26.54 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

  Apply to URL:

  • https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SEN1004SFOA/JobBoard/e85807a6-557f-4b7f-b252-ea8bae0291e9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a2a5b3ec-1faa-44d1-b79b-26ab3d5a23b2
• Location: Petaluma, CA 94952

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