SAFY is seeking a full-time Lead Parent Partner to serve our Columbus division in Ohio.

 As a Lead Parent Partner you are responsible for providing peer support through coaching the new and current Parent Partners and being the team liaison to the Program Manager. Facilitate, collaborative, provide supportive oversight among their assigned team, attend community meetings, and mentor individuals to utilize the most effective approach for individual families. Conduct follow up activities as needed, in addition to continuing to mentor families in care

Who We Are 

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive. 

What Youll Do 

• Will adhere to the Parent Partner Approach Handbook 
• Maintain clear verbal and behavioral boundaries during all interactions in order to ensure the integrity of the program 
• Utilize clinical consultant for any questionable issues 
• Be available to participate in Eligibility Requirement meetings related to a Parent Partner 
• Act as a liaison between Coordinator and Parent Partners
• Respond to Parent Partner questions and assist in identifying resources for program and specific concerns they may have 
• In pursuit of higher education or training to enhance abilities/competencies to attend meetings and support families 
• Maintain a reduced caseload providing support, coaching, mentoring to families determined by the Coordinator
• Review and approve timecards, expense reports, supervision logs, encounters
• Complete annual performance evaluations and discipline with support and supervision of Program Coordinator, if necessary
• Report to Program Coordinator as assigned to address any issues or concerns that may pose conflict, difficulty, or border on crossing behavioral or legal boundaries 
• Be able to effectively take direction from Program Coordinator 
• Build collaborative networks with providers, court partnerships, local child welfare office, and the community 
• Attend local steering committee and state advisory meetings and leadership meetings related to the Parent Partner program as assigned 
• Possess, or be willing to develop, the skills necessary to discuss their experiences in workgroups, panels, and on various boards and committee as the parents' voice 
• Be knowledgeable of issues related to the parent needs in the child welfare system 

Other:

• Send monthly/quarterly reports to Coordinator and/or agency pilot sites
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution
• Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, families, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders
• Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job related skills
• Attends required meetings within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners)
• Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public
• Conduct new staff orientation training as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 What You Bring 

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. Youll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

 Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Life-Trained paraprofessional with demonstrated experience as a parent or family member who has been involved in and negotiated the Child Welfare System.
• All cases with state/county agencies must be closed, and candidate must be maintaining family stability.
• Valid Drivers License is required.
• Some travel is required.

  What We Offer 

• Targeted hiring range: $44,000.00 to $50,000.00 
• Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role. 
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays & 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.