Family Partner, FIT Citrus Heights *Spanish Speaking Preferred*

All Family Partners will meet the following qualifications:
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with a serious emotional disturbance receiving, or having previously received, services within the public systems, including: mental health, child welfare, or juvenile justice required
• Basic knowledge of Public Mental Health/Child Welfare/Education systems, and the ability to advocate on behalf of clients in navigating and negotiating those systems
• Previous experience with advocacy, outreach, and community resources, preferred
• Spanish Speaking Preferred
Family Partner I
• Meets minimum qualification listed above.
Family Partner II
• Meets all minimum qualifications for Family Partner I AND meets both of the following:
o Has obtained Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification
o Has a minimum of 1 year experience as a Family Partner
Family Partner III
• Meets all qualifications for Family Partner II AND meets both of the following:
o Consistently demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the role
o Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Peer Advocate