Parent Partner III - Behavioral Health

DEFINITION

Parent Partner III - Behavioral Health

Department of Health & Human Services

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services!

What You'll Do:

This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including;

• Leading, planning and reviewing the work of staff responsible for providing support and assistance to clients who are receiving social or health and human services.

• Performing outreach, engagement and development of rapport with parents/caregivers/ families.

• Communicating, representing, and promoting parents/caregivers perspective within the social service and related systems.

Where You'll Do It:

This position is located in Eureka, CA.

A typical schedule for this position is Monday

• Friday, 8am

• 5pm.

This is a continuous recruitment and Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.

Under limited supervision; performs the most complex parent partner activities which include working with parents that are more at risk for repeating or engaging in high risk activities; provides lead direction, and/or training to a group of parent partners supporting and assisting clients who are receiving social or health and human services; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Parent Partner III is the advanced journey level in the Parent Partner series. Incumbents are expected to have advanced technical knowledge of social and health and human services programs and services, oversee a complex caseload, and provide lead direction and training to assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• May lead, plan and review the work of staff responsible for providing support and assistance to clients who are receiving social or health and human services.

• Prioritizes and manages workload distribution.

• Identifies and provides individual instruction to coworkers for work deficiencies.

• Provides feedback to supervisor as requested.

• Performs outreach, engagement and development of rapport with parents/caregivers/ families.

• As part of a social or health and human services team, provides assistance and support to parents/caregivers, including peer counseling/mentoring.

• Accompanies parents/caregivers to meetings and activities that support their goals for wellness.

• Orients parents/caregivers and the family of a child entering the social service system.

• On behalf of parents/caregivers, communicates, represents and promotes their perspective within the social service and related systems.

• Participates in service planning and care conferences as part of the provider team, including the sharing of education for colleagues on parent / caregiver experience.

• Identifies and shares with colleagues and parents/caregivers information and resources in local communities, which are useful to parents/caregivers and the child.

• Assists and promotes active involvement of families in support group activities which support the families' goals for wellness and support.

• Plans and provides feedback to workshops, conferences and other coordinated efforts to improve family services.

• Reviews existing and proposed programs for implementation of partners'/caregivers' philosophies and participates in the development of new programs and resources.

• Represents the Department in local and statewide meetings for networking and information sharing and provides training about effective parent/professional partnerships.

• Provides written documentation of services provided.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Cultural awareness of the communities served.

• The basic needs, problems, attitudes, and behaviors of families with children in the Health and Human Services system.

• General types, of goals and purposes of public and/or private Health and Human Services programs and resources available for children with Health and Human Services needs and their families/caregivers.

• How to inspire hope with parents/caregiver.

Skill in:

• Demonstrating basic workplace skills including: Effective time management, use of phone, computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office programs), productive development of partnerships with colleagues, ability to be a team player.

• The principles of resiliency and recovery and peer support as parent/caregiver philosophy.

• The basic principles and practices of Health and Human Services programs

• The basic principles and practices of related system providers (education, juvenile justice, Women Infants and Children, Child Protective Services, domestic violence services).

• Understanding the cultural and social factors of those parents/caregivers/families being served.

• Effectively communicating social, cultural and behavioral facts to other parents, professional staff, and community members.

• Exercising sound judgment when evaluating situations, initiating action, and developing alternatives within established procedures and regulations

• Following written and oral instructions.

• Maintaining confidentiality of case files according to HIPAA guidelines.

• Maintaining accurate and systematic records, including documentation of services provided according to Medi-Cal regulations.

• Effectively establishing and maintaining good rapport and relations with a range of social and ethnic groups.

• Communicating effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, supporting a mutual and reciprocal relationship that values the knowledge and expertise of the parent/caregiver/family.

• Coordinating and co-facilitating support groups for parents/caregivers based on a shared authority model with other parents/caregivers

Other Requirements:

Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

Desirable Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:

One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties comparable to the County's classification of Parent Partner II.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMPLOYEE PERKS

For information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage: https://humboldtgov.org/2492/Employee-Benefits.

For details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer: https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/115226/Employee-Perks-Flyer-.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to fill out the application?

• You should allow 30 - 45 minutes to fill out your application.

Can I change my application after submitting it?

• You may only submit one application per day.

• You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.

• Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will be archived.

How long until I hear back from you?

• You can expect to hear back from Human Resources about 3 - 4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.

How can I check for updates on my application?

• You can log into your Government Jobs account and review current information regarding any application you have submitted.

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?

• Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.

The County of Humboldt's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways - oftentimes, outside of formal institutions - and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position.

If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications must be submitted online through the County's automated application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by both Human Resources staff and may be screened by additional subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant experience and education you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM

Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.

• Tier I - Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7% @ 55
• Tier II - Post 7/6/2012: 2% @ 55
• Tier III - Post 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62

If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III.

• 2.0 means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that's called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.

• If you work 20 years and retire at 62 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your maximum annual pay rate every year in retirement payments.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair. Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. "Examination" doesn't always mean taking a test, sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied, and an "oral examination" means a scored and structured interview.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The County of Humboldt does not discriminate based on mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination to request an accommodation.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

It is the County's intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.