Parent Ally Mentor

Everett, WA

Specialized and Integrated Services Snohomish County – Snohomish County Services /

On-Call /

On-site

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

What You'll Do

The work of the Parent Ally Mentor is to support the work of the Parent For Parent program (PFP) by attending Shelter Care Hearings to provide outreach, and lend support and encouragement to families entering the Dependency Court System; as well as supporting the Parent Ally Specialist with Dependency 101 classes, 201 and Homeward House Coordinator.

This position has a social justice component that requires critical thinking through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principles of antiracism and grounding those principles in everyday work are required job skills and core values. As an equal-opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.

Hours per week: 5

Hourly range: $23.00

Responsibilities

Attend Shelter care hearings as scheduled
Identify and provide outreach to parents at Shelter care hearings, introducing yourself as Parent Ally Mentor and offering support
Offer encouragement and helpful suggestions to parents
Collect accurate contact and demographic information on all parents with whom outreach is made
Invite all parents with whom outreach is made to attend a Dependency 101 class
Provide Parents with written materials about resources that can assist them in their case
Provide telephone follow-ups to parents who have signed up for the class, the first three days prior to the class and then one day immediately prior to the class
Communicate with PFP Specialist regarding possible barriers to the successful completion of job duties
Work with the PFP Program Specialist, court personnel, and other system stakeholders to recruit and sign up for the Dependency 101 classes
Ensure that all handouts for Dependency 101 classes are developed and available each meeting; ensure that folders and surveys are properly numbered, accurately completed, and available in sufficient supplies
Share personal experiences of navigating the child welfare system with parents And stakeholders attending the Dependency 101 class in a manner that is at once honest and constructive
Listen to parents' concerns and questions in high-stress situations, and follow through on finding answers to parents' questions as needed
Offer encouragement and helpful suggestions to parents
Complete gathering of parent information, as needed, if not completed at Shelter Care Hearing
Ensure all pre/post surveys are completed and collected
Communicate with PFP Specialist regarding possible barriers to the successful completion of job duties
Makes presentations at child welfare forums, conferences, and training as scheduled by PFP Specialist and supervisor.
Attend training and other mandatory YWCA-PFP events as needed
Actively engages in agency-wide Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI), and strives for racially equitable outcomes; takes responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming community by making room for people of color, trans and gender-non-conforming folks, and other populations who routinely encounter systemic oppressions
Adhere to all Volunteer Services protocols relative to volunteer usage, recognition, and monitoring
Attend required safety training and meetings; follow all safety and health guidelines, standards, practices, policies, and procedures; and actively participate in the agency’s Emergency Preparedness program and activities
This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the general scope of responsibility. It is intended as a partial list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate
Have been successfully reunified with their children and had their dependency case closed
Can clearly articulate how they have accepted responsibility for the issues which lead to their family’s involvement in Dependency Court
Have no new criminal actions on their record since their dependency was dismissed
Commitment to diversity required
Commitment to working with homeless families and veteran parents of the child welfare system required
Sensitivity to the needs of clients and staff from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds required
Knowledge of resources for low-income families in Snohomish County
Experience working with communities of color and people from different cultures than your own
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist principles
Demonstrated understanding of the intersection of racism and poverty
Demonstrated knowledge and skills of basic computer competencies such as email, calendaring, entry-level data entry, and familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Able and willing to provide parents newly involved in the dependency process with a positive and constructive perspective on how they too have the opportunity to succeed

Physical Demands

Continuously performs indoor work including sitting while operating a computer
Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, employers, representatives of community organizations, and other individuals in the community
Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties in the workspace and in the community
Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, fax machines, and other office equipment and supplies
Occasionally lifts/carries 10 pounds or less
Occasionally stands, squats, kneels, and bends while performing job duties
*Continuously = Over 80% of the time * Frequently = 20-80% * Occasionally = Under 20%

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YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Vaccination Requirement

All new hires must be vaccinated in accordance with CDC guidelines before their first day of employment.

Mental Health Considerations

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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