Bilingual Family Partner

The Bilingual Family Partner provides peer support and advocacy to consumers of Seneca’s services. Peer support may include one-on-one peer support as well as in group settings. The Bilingual Family Partner draws upon their own personal experience navigating systems to work individually with family members to engage them in the process, increase their involvement, and assist them in achieving their care plan goals. This includes a wide range of activities in order to function as a member of the supporting team as well as provide individual support. The Bilingual Family Partner may also be involved in community awareness and leadership activities.

About Wraparound

Wraparound is a family planning process that provides therapeutic support to youth and families in the community with the intention of enhancing natural resources and keeping youth in the least restrictive and most family-like setting, with the intention of reducing the need for institutional care. Services range up to 12 months and include regular Child and Family Team Meetings that support youth and families with identifying strengths, creating realistic goals, and developing a comprehensive step-by-step plan based on those goals. Youth and families are referred directly by Contra Costa County (CCC) Children and Family Services, the CCC Juvenile Probation Department, CCC Children’s Behavioral Health, or Kaiser

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one-on-one and in group settings.
• Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills, to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
• Work as a “collaborative advocate,” helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems.
• Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community.
• Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/self-control plans as well as self-care plans for youth/families.
• Attend and participate in mental health awareness activities in the community.
  • Participate in peer forums which may include public speaking engagements.
• Complete all training requirements as indicated by supervisor.
• Participate in weekly supervision/mentorship with the supervisor or designee.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Qualifications:

Required

• Personal lived experience raising your own child or being the legal guardian of a child who has been the recipient of child welfare and/or other behavioral health services (e.g. child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health services, etc.)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• High school diploma/GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Skills of an Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Client Driven Schedule

• Full-time
  • Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Hybrid; services are provided in person, documentation can be completed remotely
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as need

Benefits

• Starting at $27.01 - $29.51 per hour.
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
  • Salary increases each year.
• Mileage reimbursements.
• $2,000 sign on bonus for new employees.
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• 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.