Do you have experience parenting a child or grandchild who has received mental health or behavioral health services or with cross system involvement (Juvenile Justice; Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment; Special Education; Substance Use Disorder Treatment)? You can bring your experience to positively impact youth and families.

At Seneca, we seek a compassionate and thoughtful professional to work directly helping caregivers and families reach their goals, as a Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) Family Partner.

Now $500 sign-on Bonus

As a Family Partner, you will provide peer support to family members of clients receiving Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) services. The Family Partner is responsible for coordinating parent support activities and resources. The Family Partner works individually with family members to engage them in the process, increase their involvement, and assist them in achieving their care plan goals. The Family Partner will perform a wide range of activities in order to function as a member of the supporting team as well as provide individual support to the parents.

ABOUT WISe PROGRAM

The Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The program's goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.

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

Provide non-judgmental, unconditional support to children and families participating in the WISe
Act as a member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), designated as the individual support person to the parent or identified family member
Assist with coordinating and providing transportation for school, therapy, court hearings, or other pertinent treatment appointments/activities
Work in coordination with primary caregiver, Care Coordinators, Clinicians, Youth Partners, and other supports identified by the client participate in all functions of the CFT, including: planning meetings, assisting in designing treatment plans, assist in writing quarterly reports, and other casework duties as neede
Submit incident reports other necessary documentation in a timely and complete manner
Participate in supervision with the Family Partner Supervisor
Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, mental health notes, time sheets, petty cash, and mileage in a timely manner
Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Lived experience parenting a child who has received mental or behavioral health treatment; OR involvement with cross system (Juvenile Justice; Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment; Special Education; Substance Use Disorder Treatment) involvement; Required
Minimum 21 years of age
High school diploma/GED
Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other state or federal requirements
Own vehicle; Valid Washington Drivers License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier

PREFERRED

Previous paid or unpaid experience working with youth and families strongly preferred

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Proficient in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and fostering teamwork across diverse populations
Strong writing and organizational skills
Interest in working with youth and families

Schedule

Full-time
10:00 am- 6:30 pm
Must maintain a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and occasional weekend work as needed
Must be comfortable driving and transporting clients and families as needed

Benefits

Starting at $22.94 - $25.44 per hour
Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Now $500 sign-on Bonus
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture 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

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