Employment Opportunities

PARENT PARTNER

We are looking for a Parent Partner who, in the past, has successfully reunited with their children after involvement in the child welfare system. A Parent Partner supports families who are currently involved with child welfare by providing, support, education, mentorship, and healing. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.  You will provide on-on-one support around positive discipline, communication skills, self-care, effective parenting and more.

Qualification Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Former experience being involved with Children and Family Services (i.e. receiving services and successfully maintaining your children in your home or reunifying.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • You will work with Ventura County children and caregivers who may be overwhelmed or in crisis.
  • You consistently meet deadlines and schedules.
  • You are organized, detail-oriented, and will be able to maintain up-to-date case notes and documentation.
  • You may have a flexible work schedule based on caregiver availability, your caseload, and the organization’s needs.
  • You have strong communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel), web-based time keeping systems, and databases.
  • You have reliable transportation that will allow you to drive throughout all of Ventura County to serve clients in-home.
  • You embrace an attachment and trauma informed approach and appreciate and respect cultural and other kinds of diversity.
  • You are passionate about being an advocate on behalf of parents involved with child welfare and can provide feedback and insight with the goal of sparking change in the system.

Benefits/What we offer:

  • Pay Range: $20-$23/hour
  • Benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, and a 403(b)-retirement plan – as applicable
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and bereavement – as applicable
  • Ability to make your own schedule (within normal business hours, M-F, 8a-6p)
  • Clinical trainings specific to our model and approach
  • Weekend/on-call hours are not a requirement or expectation
  • Bilingual incentive offered

Submit your employment application, cover letter, and resume to HR@kidsandfamilies.org.

Employment Application

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Spanish Bi-lingual)

We are looking for mental health clinicians who are interested in and motivated to help children and families heal, using a humanistic, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. Both part-time and full-time positions are available. Bilingual preferred!

Qualification Requirements:

  • M.A. or M.S. in clinical psychology, social work, or counseling psychology; or currently an LMFT or LCSW*
  • Has a valid BBS registration/license number or proof of school enrollment (for trainees).
  • Has a valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
  • Livescan/fingerprint clearance
  • Clean history with the BBS; no history of license suspension/revocation due to malpractice

*trainees are welcome to apply! However, we encourage only those who are close to graduating

Preferred (not required):

  • Knowledge of and/or experience with Child Welfare/Children and Family Services
  • Experience with Medi-Cal billing and documentation
  • Has worked with resistant/mandated clients
  • Knowledge or experience with Domestic Violence and/or Substance Abuse

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides in-home and in-office therapy and case management services to children (0-18), families, and parents/caregivers across Ventura County
  • Has a strong motivation to learn, the capacity for self-examination, self-disclosure, and an ability to empathize with all clients, free of judgment.
  • Works well with other service providers in the community
  • Is dependable when communicating with manager, colleagues, and community partners
  • Maintains cultural humility and is committed to diversity and inclusion in order to best serve families from all backgrounds and help maintain an equitable workplace.
  • Diligently maintains timely documentation and billing per Medi-Cal mandate
  • Practices good time-management and healthy boundaries throughout the work day
  • Is available to see clients Monday-Friday, during normal business hours (8:30a-6p)
  • Efficiently completes clinical documentation such as biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
  • Attends and actively participates in weekly supervision groups, and biweekly individual supervision, at minimum

Benefits/What we offer:

  • Pay Range: $22-$28/hour
  • Benefits packages available, including medical, dental, vision, AFLAC, and a 403(b)-retirement plan – as applicable
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and bereavement – as applicable
  • Ability to make your own schedule (within normal business hours, M-F, 8a-6p)
  • Clinical trainings specific to our model and approach
  • Weekend/on-call hours are not a requirement or expectation
  • Bilingual incentive offered

Submit your employment application, cover letter, and resume to HR@kidsandfamilies.org.

Employment Application

How To Apply

1. Scroll to the bottom and complete the Employment Application.

2. Submit your employment application, cover letter and resume to HR@kidsandfamilies.org
Employment Application

You MUST have a reliable vehicle (driver’s license and insurance will be verified.)

You are required to do a LiveScan background check as a condition of employment.

Benefits include: Medical (25+hrs/wk). Dental and Vision. AFLAC supplemental insurance, 403(b) savings plan, Sick time, and Vacation (at FT 35+hrs/wk).