Family Partner bei Koinonia Family Services

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a qualified individual with foster parenting and adoption experience to work as a part-time Family Partner in our mental health program in Loomis, CA. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• A great chance to support families of youth who have experienced trauma
• Starting hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, or higher depending on prior experience
• Benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and participation in our 401k plan
• Mileage reimbursement is included for business miles driven
• Enhance your knowledge and skills by working alongside a committed team of professionals to learn cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment modalities
• Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families find hope and healing

This is a part-time position. The schedule is about 15-20 hours per week, with some occasional evening and weekend hours. The opportunity for more hours may be available in the future as the number of families in the program increases 

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor families currently fostering and adopting, as a part of a multidimensional team providing services to the family.
• Provide peer mentoring to foster and adoptive parents to improve outcomes for children.
• Aid families on navigating the child welfare system and referrals to services.
• Complete Medi-Cal billing documentation according to Medi-Cal standards and timelines.

Qualifications:

• A strong desire to help families achieve successful outcomes
• Foster and Adoption experience
• Good working knowledge of the child welfare system and community resources
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to establish and maintain effective personal work relationships
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• A schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements

Join Our Team: Experience a Fulfilling Work Environment at Koinonia Family Services!

At Koinonia Family Services, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95% of employees reported strong coworker relationships, 96% were satisfied with their supervisors, and 94% felt respected at work. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and families, bringing hope and healing to those in need.

Important Note:

Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation as driving is an essential job function. Family Partners are responsible for tasks such as visiting client homes, transporting youth, engaging with community partners, often in locations not easily accessible by alternative transportation methods. The nature of these responsibilities necessitates the ability to drive to ensure timely, reliable, confidential and effective support for the youth and families we serve. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.