Parent Support Mentor - Tulane University Staff : Job Details

The Parent Support Mentor provides education and supportive services to children and families in child protective services by providing peer-to-peer support and mentoring to biological parents to assist in the integration of family voice into children's supportive services, policies, and practices.

• Ability to observe/interact with children across the age range (0-18) and their parents/caregivers.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to provide support, education and encouragement to clients and family members.
• Ability to use personal experiences as a tool to support others.
• Demonstrated personal qualities that promote collaboration and partnerships with the child welfare system such as integrity, good listening skills, ability to empathize, and a positive attitude.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a lived experience working with child protection services
• Must have reliable transportation

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology/social work or related field
• A biological parent with prior lived experience with child protection services
• Spanish language fluency - oral and written