Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems. Its broad range of mental health and therapy services and residential programs extends its reach to more than 6,000 children and their families each year.

The Help Group’s Prevention & Advocate and Project Safe Programs are an innovative program that provides affirming support youth, and their families, in building healthy relationships, strong social connections, and critically needed life skills. Through our high quality, innovative programming, using the latest research and evidence based programs, our mission is to help our clients realize their unique potential and thrive. Visit our website for more details: www.kaleidoscopelgbtq.org

The Parent Advocate will provide parent support exclusively to DCFS clients. Duties include: affirming parenting skills and 1:1 coaching; help parents/caregivers or legal guardians structure positive time with their child(ren); plan affirming family activities; complete reports/maintain records; provide advocacy services, model effective communication/problem solving skills and link families to P & A resources.

WHAT THE HELP GROUP IS LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or a related field preferred. Candidates that are actively enrolled in undergraduate coursework will also be considered.
• Qualifying candidates must have had former personal experience interacting with county systems such as: DCFS, DMH, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Probation Department, Regional Center, Welfare Services, CalWorks, or similar services (either themselves or with youth under their care).
• Candidate must possess a CA driver’s license with a clean driving record and insurance.

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:

• 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.