CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Parent Partner (Bilingual Spanish) – Mental Health Services for Children, Youth and Family Program

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday; some evenings required. Clinic hours are Monday and Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Pay Rate: $18.50 to $20.50 per hour

Program Overview:

Located in Chula Vista, CA, Nueva Vistas Family Center is a child, youth, and family outpatient program which provides clinic, school, home, and field-based services to the South Bay region of San Diego County. We provide a range of services including crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, medication support, rehabilitation, case management and drug and alcohol services while incorporating the family systems and wrap-around approach. We provide mental health services to children and youth with Medi-Cal and Healthy Families Funding as well as those who are uninsured and underinsured.

As a Parent Partner, you will...

• Provide individual, parent/caregiver and family services in the clinic and/or community setting, including schools, homes, community centers, faith-based programs, or where the family/caregiver feels most comfortable
• Work to destigmatize mental illness and serious emotional disturbance in children and youth
• Provide education to caregivers about the effectiveness of treatment when caregivers are involved in family therapy
• Work with caregivers to be change agents in communicating and increasing involvement between family members
• Provide additional support to families and ensures that the treatment planning contains measurable objectives for each child/youth receiving services
• Assist the multi-disciplinary team to better accommodate the family needs in order to foster consistent and meaningful family participation
• Provide outreach to the community in the form of education on program services

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Direct experience as a caregiver of a child/youth or family member that is currently or has received services from a public mental health setting
• Is able to demonstrate education and/or life experience commensurate with the job duties
• Previous supervised working experience with children, youth, or family behavioral health services
• Experience with Cerner is a plus; previous experience with County Health and Human Service requirements and documentation is helpful
• Fluency in Spanish (reading, speaking, writing) is required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, proof of insurance, and personal vehicle are required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.

All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Parent Partner