Resource Family Partner I

Penny Lane Centers

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Los Angeles, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Resource Family Partner leads the approval process for relative and non-extended related family caregivers, managing a caseload of 15-20 families. They develop and coordinate plans to meet approval requirements while providing empathetic support and assessment to families.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, plus a year of experience providing social services to children or families. Alternatively, you possess a high school diploma with 32 college units in relevant fields and a year of similar experience. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred, along with a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

psychology

social work

social sciences

humanities

public administration

public health

trauma-informed care

cultural sensitivity

cultural awareness

bilingual Spanish

Job Description

We recognize and reward top talent. If you are looking for a team environment where you can also make an individual contribution and are seeking opportunities for continual learning and development, we encourage you to apply today!

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Resource Family Partner (RFP) assists relatives and Non Extended Related Family (NREF) Caregivers in the assessment process for Resource Family Approval. The RFP main responsibility is to be the lead in the approval process for each family assigned to them, with a caseload ranging from 15 – 20 families. In providing these services directly to the family, the RFP is frequently assessing, supporting, and engaging each family. The RFP develops and coordinates the plan to meet the approval requirements as outlined in the written directives based on their assessment of the needs and strengths of each family. The RFP implements this plan in collaboration with the County RFA worker, family, and other involved parties.

The RFP is an independent employee who can multi-task. The RFP understands the impact of trauma and can provide empathetic and professional services to families. The RFP follows all Penny Lane Centers policies and procedures regarding the Heart Centered Culture, cultural sensitivity and cultural awareness. The RFP supports the agency mission and vision in their interaction with children, youth, families, and partner agencies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA) in psychology, social work, or related field preferred plus a year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families. 
  • Or a high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited University, College or Community College, with at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration or Public Health plus a year of full time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal and written skillset).
  • Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: North Hills, CA

Salary Range: $23.39 - $33.77 per hour

Additional $2.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy’ child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.

Penny Lane Centers

Penny Lane is looking for individuals who want to be a part of something more, individuals who are committed to social justice, community development, diversity, and better mental health. We’re Penny Lane Centers. Our dedicated staff works with clients, professionals, community partners and government agencies to transform the lives of thousands of children, youth and families each year. We offer a continuum of programs in a variety of locations throughout Los Angeles County. We choose to lead with a heart centered culture, to be innovative and to be open as this is at the core of who we are. We believe that a group of passionate and dedicated individuals can truly make the world a better place. What began as a group home for a handful of adolescent girls has grown into a multi-service organization that serves 6000 children, youth and families and employs over 650 full time social service providers and support staff. Penny Lane’s headquarters is located in North Hollywood and has additional offices in North Hills, Commerce, and Lancaster. We provide Transitional/Affordable Housing, Mental Health Services, Intensive Services, Foster Care and Adoption Services, Family Preservation, Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Drop-In Center, Training Academy, Partnerships For Families, and Relative Support Services. Penny Lane is continually striving to develop exciting new programs and to improve existing ones. We encourage you to reach out to us and find out if you are meant to be a part of the Penny Lane team. Penny Lane is committed to investing in you and to provide opportunities for you to grow as both a professional and a person.
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