Parent Partner
Company: Professional Services Group, Inc.
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Professional Services Group, Inc.Description:
This position is responsible for supporting and mentoring families
in the Child Protective Services (CPS) system who have had their
children placed in out-of-home care. The Parent Partner are parents
who have first-hand experience with the CPS system and who
understand how the system works, an appreciation of what it takes
to be successful, and personal qualities that lend themselves to
collaboration on various levels.The Parent Partner is an essential
member of the PSP Program team and is part of a local and state
effort to elevate parent voice and involvement to support local and
state policy and systems change. As such, we are seeking passionate
and committed individuals who are skilled in the areas of
listening, providing guidance, and sharing hope with families in
the CPS system. The ideal candidate will possess a positive
attitude, sincerity, and a willingness to help others. A Parent
Partner will have successfully exited the CPS system after having
had their child(ren) placed in out-of-home care related to shared
lived experience with the parent.SALARY: $15 an hourKey
Responsibilities:Participate as an integral part of the Parents
Supporting Parents team.Successfully complete the Building a Better
Future training.Complete the suite of 14 trainings within the first
year of employment.Contact the parent within one week of the
assignment.Maintain regular, face-to-face contact with the parent,
with more contact in the beginning (1x/week).Attend individual
supervision; team meetings, unit meetings; and monthly reflective
clinical support.Meet with the ongoing CPS Professional and the
family together as needed or requested by the family.Attend
meetings with parents as needed as part of their case plan,
examples include court, school, family team meetings, coordinated
service teams, or meetings with other providers.Complete PSP
paperwork and data collection requirements.Support parents in
following their case plan and addressing safety concerns.Support
and empower the parent to make changes, advocate for and
communicate their needs, and help them find solutions and a pathway
towards positive change.Maintain healthy boundaries and
relationships.Be open in supervision and monthly group about the
challenges that come up in your work and your own journey towards
health and wellbeing.Attend meetings and other community groups to
serve as a key stakeholder in supporting and improving policy,
practice and overall systems change.Take the lead in meetings or
present on the PSP Program and your role as an PP.Tell your story
and share your experiences (as comfortable) to advocate for local
and state shifts in perspective, values, and attitudes about
children, youth, and adults served within the system.Participate in
local and state PSP Advisory Council meetings, as needed.Assist in
local and state policy and program changes and other system changes
that would further promote, support, and sustain the integration of
parent voice, participation and perspective by participating in
meetings, committees, advisory councils, and providing feedback on
documents and training curriculum.Provide community outreach and
education on the PSP Program to build community support, awareness,
and participation as needed.Maintain a high level of
confidentiality.Other duties as assigned..
Requirements:
Education and Training:Keep current on information pertaining to
client/family needs through seminars, training, media, text, and
research.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to read, speak and
write clearly in English.Must be able to work cooperatively and
collaboratively with the Rock County Human Services Department.Must
establish and maintain productive and professional relationships
with clients, colleagues, the school district, and other community
agencies.Must maintain client confidentiality.Ability to prioritize
and make appropriate decisions.Ability to work independently and
effectively manage time.Must possess strong oral and written
communication skills.Ability to provide culturally, ethnically, and
gender-sensitive services.Possess an understanding of the dynamics
of separation.Ability to follow directions and implement
recommendations.Possess creativity in identifying problems and
solutions.Ability to self-motivate and remain on task.Knowledge and
compliance with policies and procedures as detailed in the
personnel policy and procedure manual. Equal Employment
Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI176181441
Keywords: Professional Services Group, Inc., Janesville , Parent Partner, Other , Janesville, Wisconsin
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