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Family Partner/Peer Support - Bilingual
Location:
Oakland, CA
Description:
Do you have personal experience raising a child with special education or mental health needs? Would you like to share your knowledge and experience with others? Turn your personal experience into a rewarding mental health career! Competitive Salary Eligible for first pay increase after successful completion of six month introductory period 4.5% Bilingual Pay Differential for proficiency in an Alameda County threshold language 100% paid medical and dental for the employee Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with unlimited free access to Tele-Docs and Psychotherapy Generous time off benefits: 14 Paid Holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years Vacation leave of 2 weeks per year, increases to 4 weeks by year four Paid lunch break Paid volunteer time-off Supportive and collaborative work environment Training and growth opportunities Reimbursement for work travel The Mental Health Association of Alameda County (MHAAC) is a well-established non-profit organization with long term staff that assists and advocates for people with mental illness and their family members through programs including the Family Education and Resource Center, the Family Partnership Program and Patients' Rights Advocates. Together, these programs assist thousands of people with serious mental illness and their family members every year. We envision a world without stigma where people with mental health challenges and their family members are free to live their best lives. MHAAC's current budget is around $5 million. FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The Family Partnership Program works with a multidisciplinary team to help support the families and caregivers of children and young adults. Family Partners help families with obtaining community services and support; they also participate in trainings and education on mental health and special education needs. The Family Partnership Program provides services within the Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) system serving children and young adults. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with other professionals as part of ACBH multidisciplinary child and young adult services Assist and mentor families navigating Alameda County System of Care services: behavioral health, special education, child welfare, and juvenile justice Assist families in obtaining community services and support Participate in training, conferences and workshops related to youth and family issues Assist families to become empowered, advocate and educated as members of their child's treatment team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have personal experience raising a child who has received services (mental health, special education, social services, and/or juvenile probation). Note: Education/professional experience does NOT replace the lived experience that is required. Must have demonstrated work history. Work experience may be paid or unpaid Must have a motor vehicle available for daily use, possess a valid California drivers license, carry vehicle liability insurance, and have an acceptable motor vehicle report, as determined by MHAAC's insurance broker. Bilingual: Spanish/English Possess a high school diploma, or equivalency certificate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Outlook and Word Must be able to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and proof of booster shots (including booster shot for the Omicron variants), if eligible Must successfully pass a fingerprint background check by CA-DOJ and the FBI ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience delivering services using video-based platforms such as Zoom HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week, full-time, including paid lunch break LOCATION: This position will be based in Oakland, CA. The Family Partner will be required to travel by car to clients and meetings within Alameda County once we resume in-person work SALARY: $24.04 per hour (approximately $50,000 annually). 4.5% Bilingual Pay Differential for actual hours worked - if fluent in a county threshold language. Employee benefits include generous vacation, sick leave, and health/dental insurance. Required travel for clients and meetings is reimbursed at the federal reimbursement rate The Mental Health Association of Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We are also committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us and describe the specific accommodation Mental Health Assn of Alameda County provided the following inclusive hiring information: Women-led organization Disability accommodations LGBTQ+ friendly workplace Age-inclusive Diversity and inclusion training or programs Paid time off Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $24.04 per hourBenefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift COVID-19 considerations:All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All staff must wear masks in the office.Application Question(s): DEAL BREAKER: Do you have personal experience raising a child who has received mental health, special education, social services, and/or juvenile probation services? Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: One location Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Mental Health Assn Of Alameda County
Industry:
Community & Social Services
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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