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AVANCE San Antonio Inc

Parent Educator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

... partner agencies, local governments, school districts, and community stakeholders. This position focuses on assessing the needs of parents and children within school districts, conducting focus ...

Avancesa

Parent Educator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

... partner agencies, local governments, school districts, and community stakeholders. This position focuses on assessing the needs of parents and children within school districts, conducting focus ...

Relevante, Inc.

House Parent

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$37K/yr

Salary: $37,700.00 We have partnered with a non-profit organization in the Amarillo, TX area to provide them with a House Parent. Please review the below description and let us know if you are ...

AVANCE San Antonio

Parent Educator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

... partner agencies, local governments, school districts, and community stakeholders. This position focuses on assessing the needs of parents and children within school districts, conducting focus ...

Relevante

House Parent

Amarillo, TX · On-site

Salary: $37,700.00 We have partnered with a non-profit organization in the Amarillo, TX area to provide them with a House Parent. Please review the below description and let us know if you are ...

West Texas Centers

Family Partner

Brownfield, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

Family Partner The Family Partner is an experienced parent of a child or children with serious emotional disturbance who provides peer mentoring and support to the parents or primary caregiver of ...

Texana Center

Family Partner

Bay City, TX · On-site

$17.06 - $18.95/hr

The Family Partner is to assist the parent/caregiver in becoming an advocate for the child, provide guidance in utilizing existing services and developing/organizing natural resources within the ...

Integral Care

Family Partner

Austin, TX · On-site

$23.03/hr

The Family Partner is a person with lived experience parenting a child experiencing mental, emotional, or behavioral health challenges and who can articulate their understanding of their experience ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for parent partner in Texas is $19.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Parent Partner?

Parent Partners are individuals, often with lived experience as parents or caregivers of children with behavioral, mental health, or developmental challenges, who provide peer support and advocacy for other families navigating similar systems. They use their personal experiences to offer guidance, emotional support, and practical advice to parents, helping them understand and access community resources and services. Parent Partners work alongside professionals in educational, healthcare, or social service settings to empower families and improve outcomes for children.

How does a Parent Partner typically support families and collaborate with other professionals on a care team?

Parent Partners use their lived experience to provide emotional support, guidance, and advocacy for families navigating complex child and family services. They often work alongside case managers, therapists, and educators, ensuring families' voices are heard and needs are met. Collaboration is key, as Parent Partners help bridge communication gaps and coordinate resources, making the service process less overwhelming for parents. This teamwork approach fosters trust, empowers families, and improves outcomes for children and youth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Parent Partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Parent Partner, you need lived experience navigating child and family services, a solid understanding of support systems, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with case management software, documentation tools, and local community resources is typically required. Exceptional communication, active listening, and empathy are crucial soft skills that help build trust with families and collaborate with professionals. These skills and qualifications are vital for effectively empowering families, advocating for their needs, and ensuring positive outcomes within child and family support systems.

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Parent Partner Coordinator - Bilingual

Cook Children's Health Care System

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Cook Children's Health Care System rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location:

Calmont Operations Building

Department:

Member Services

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Parent Partner Coordinator is responsible for general oversight and coordination of the Cook Childrens Health Plan (CCHP) Parent Partner Program that utilizes employed and volunteer Parent Advisors in multiple capacities.

Additional Information:

The goal of our Parent Partner Program is to achieve the highest level of family-centered care through the empowerment of the parents/families as partners at every level of decision-making within the health plan. The coordinator will identify new opportunities for members, parents, and families to be involved as advisors and advocates and work with CCHP leadership and staff to identify and recruit members and parents who can serve as volunteer advisors. The coordinator will also provide orientation and training to new parent employees and volunteers while providing oversight of parent advisors partnered with service coordination teams.
Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred.

  • A parent or legal guardian of a child or youth with special health care needs.

  • Familiar with community, state, and federal resources available to Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.

  • Ability to speak in public.

  • Basic personal computer skills and use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., word processing, e-mail, calendar).

  • Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required.

  • Must pass Spanish test prior to hire.


About Us:

Cook Children's Health Plan

Cook Children's Health Plan provides vital coverage to nearly 120,000 people in low-income families who qualify for government-sponsored programs in our six county service region. Cook Children's Health Plan provides health coverage for CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, STAR (Medicaid) and STAR Kids Members in the Tarrant county service area. The counties we serve includes Tarrant, Johnson, Denton, Parker, Hood and Wise.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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About Cook Children's Health Care System

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Cook Children's Health Care System, based in Fort Worth, Texas, operates in the healthcare industry with a primary focus on pediatric health services. Established in 1918, the system has been committed to improving the health of children through the prevention and treatment of childhood diseases. This integrated pediatric healthcare system includes a medical center, physician network, home health company, research institute, and a health plan. At the core of its operations is the mission to 'Improve the Health of Every Child' in its community, reflecting its commitment to providing quality care, research, education, and prevention and wellness services.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Worth, TX, US

Year founded

1918

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