McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include short-term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position: We are looking for a Resource Parent Advocate who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The role of the resource parent advocate provides support, advocacy, resources and orientation to all Resource Families/Foster Parents, while managing their resource parent file.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $16.50 - $19.00 hourly depending on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $540/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree required
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience with Foster Care service; Strong Analytical Ability highly desirable
• Strong Presentation and Communication Skills Required
• Bilingual ability in Spanish strongly preferred
• Word Processing; General Office Skills
• Excellent Reading and Writing Skills
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute daily and continuously to various sites for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that necessary DCFS, CCL, and prepared as required for the FFA/Adoptions Program
• Complete the approval process of prospective foster parents - Orientation
• Approve Resource families based upon state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Complete Home Health & Safety Assessments & track written reports/evaluations
• Ensure resource parent files are in compliance
• Assist with phone coverage, screening of calls, and appropriate transferring of calls
• Maintain Extended Reach database in an accurate and complete manner
• Ensure that all documents and files are properly secured at all times
• Maintain accurate and current training schedules
• Conduct trainings for prospective resource parents as needed
• Participate in all meetings as directed
• Communication with Administrator, Program Assistant, Intake Coordinator, & Adoptions
• Ensure the completion of all trainings required of prospective resource parents and current approved resource families
• Participate with children and staff in special events and celebrations as needed
• Respond to emergencies if contacted by resource parent
• Actively participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process as assigned.
• Coordinate Meet & Greets and Anniversary Meetings for resource parents
• Livescan prospective applicants
• Maintain First Aid & CPR Certification
• Maintain program annual training requirements
• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to set limits and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the children and families served
• Other duties as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.

McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.