ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PROGRAM

We have multiple opening for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Peer Support partner. Please read the program descriptions below. Experience with the Escondido School District strongly preferred. Work schedule is 7:30 - 4pm, monday - Friday.

Screening to Care is aVista Hill Prevention / Early-Intervention (PEI) Program partnering with the Escondido Union School District (EUSD) and Ramona School District for middle school students (grades 6-8), utilizing an evidence-based practice model to provide a myriad of support services to the student’s families.

PROMOTE! Is a partnership with the Escondido Union School District (EUSD) to provide evidence-based prevention and early mental health intervention services to at-risk and disadvantaged children, ages 3-8, in 12 EUSD elementary schools.

POSITION

Support Partners work with EUSD’s/RUSD’s current Family Liaisons and Vista Hill Social-Emotional Education Specialists to plan and implement parenting support services while using your real-life experiences and knowledge of community-based resources. Duties include:

• Inspire and promote parents to participate in school-wide programs such as Parent Workshops, Parent Trainings and access resources through school Family Engagement Centers.
• Work collaboratively with Family Liaisons and the Vista Hill team to help families engage and be part of the school process with their children.
• Participate in community-based events, parenting support groups, and connect with parents to identify and address common areas of need and how to address these needs in the community.
• Work collaboratively with the EUSD/Ramona Family Liaison Team to promote parent outreach and family engagement in school and community events
• Support Vista Hill Staff with a social emotional curriculum program, Small Group service outreach, and linking clients and caregivers to tier 3 community mental health services
• Provide parenting support services
• Link parents to Family Workshops and Wellness Activities
• Provide referral and linkage to community-based resources

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate.
• Prior experience with working with clientele similar to those in the assigned Program.
• Valid CA drivers license and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must pass background check, drug test, TB test and COVID vaccine requirements.

HOURS

40 hours a week, Monday – Friday 7:30 - 4pm.

PAY

$16.30 per hour

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in this job title for 2023 are paid $16.30 - $18.50 per hour.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Employees who work less than 30 hours a week do not qualify for healthcare benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you or any of your children/family members attended Escondido Union Schools?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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