DescriptionAre you someone who has overcome the challenges of the child welfare system and wants to use your experience to help others? At NorthCare, we’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals with firsthand experience navigating Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) Child Welfare to join us as Parent Partners. You'll become a beacon of hope and a mentor to parents currently involved in the juvenile courts and OHS Child Welfare, offering guidance, advocacy, and shared experience to empower families on their journey toward reunification.
Some Job Duties:
- Provide hope and encouragement to parents through shared experiences.
- Assist parents in working toward safely and quickly reuniting with their children.
- Attend family team meetings, court hearings, and other gatherings, ensuring parents’ perspectives are represented.
- Promote collaboration between parents, foster families, and Child Welfare staff.
- Help parents access services, develop community support systems, and navigate their Individualized Services Plan (ISP).
- Share your story in a supportive manner, demonstrating that change is possible.
Benefits/Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off to include PTO and Annual FLOAT leave
- Retirement 403(b) with employer contribution (no employee match required)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and trainings
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options including VarietyCare Advantage rates/discounts and ZERO Card benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care Expenses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Urban Sitter
- Holiday saving club
- Verizon Cellular plan discount
- Gym Membership Discounts (YMCA, Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
QualificationsQualifications:
- Must have prior involvement with OHS Child Welfare and at least one year since case closure.
- Prefer candidates with a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification or willingness to obtain one within 90 days.
- Able to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster positive relationships.
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet families’ needs.
- Proficient with MS Word and able to use Outlook for scheduling and communication.
- Willing to travel locally with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
- Must maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
- CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
- Commitment to working with diverse populations in culturally sensitive ways.
*Starting salary for this position is guided by experience, education, certification(s), and the ability to perform the assigned tasks
This is a community-based role requiring travel and a high degree of autonomy.
If you have the passion, resilience, and lived experience to guide families through challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward making a lasting impact in your community!
NorthCare/VarietyCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
