Family Partner (FRC)

Family Partner-FRC- this is a part-time, non-exempt position.

Must be able and willing to work up to 4 evenings and 2 weekends each month if required.

Mission: We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional youth mental health.

Vision:We aim to redefine what youth mental healthcare can be by delivering transformative support that doesn't just treat symptoms but changes lives.

About Edgewood: Each person who works at Edgewood shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day.

Edgewood's successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families.

When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Position Summary The Family Partner provides support to parents/caregivers who are enrolled in Edgewood programs.

The Family Partner provides outreach, resource information and brokerage, basic needs support, and follow-up and aftercare to families to meet their non-clinical needs through case management, support groups and workshops, and in-kind donation distribution, including the Edgewood Food Bank.

Services are provided in the office, in family homes, in other community locations, and through phone/text/email, or video conferencing.

The Family Partner must demonstrate the following Core Competencies of the Protective Factors Framework of the Strengthening Families Approach: Support parent/caregiver resilienceHelp families build strong social connectionsHelp families identify and access concrete support in times of needProvide parenting and child development educationHelp parents promote the social and emotional competence of children Essential Functions Be an Edgewood Ambassador.

Outreach to parents/caregivers and provide them with information and help them connect to services to meet their needs, such as enhanced case management, support groups, food pantries, parent-child interactive groups, evidence-based parenting courses, child development workshops, cultural celebrations, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation services, including child development assessments, and other Edgewood programs.Be a part of the Edgewood System of Care.

Collaborate with all Edgewood Staff referring families to the Edgewood Family Resource Center to coordinate and integrate services to families.

Educate all Edgewood teams and programs about services offered through the Edgewood Family Resource Center and ensure welcoming and seamless service provision for referrals.Be a Family Advocate.

Provide skilled advocacy and case management supports that includes consistent outreach and en...