With more than 110 years of service to the greater Akron community, we believe that Greenleaf Family Center is the agency in which the community chooses to invest because of our leadership, quality of service and responsiveness. We fulfill our mission of strengthening families in our community through counseling, education, and support by staying true to our core values.
We are seeking individuals to join our team who share our values of family, respect, integrity, interdependence, and excellence.
Parent PEER Supporter to work directly with the Summit County Juvenile Court’s Multidisciplinary Representation Team (MRT).
Greenleaf Family Center is seeking a full-time Parent Peer Supporter who will work directly with the Summit County Juvenile Court’s Multidisciplinary Representation Team (MRT).
Parent Peer Supporters provide supportive services to parents who are involved with the Court due to potential neglect or dependency issues and are working toward reunification with their child/children.
Parent Peer Supporters:
- Educate parents regarding court processes, the SCCS system, and other related systems
- Empower parents to communicate and navigate systems effectively
- Provide information about supportive resources
- Support, encourage, and motivate parents as they move toward reunification
Parent Peer Supporters have a personal lived experience with these systems so are in a unique position to support parents through this process as a peer. Therefore, Greenleaf is seeking a parent for this position who has successfully navigated a personal experience with the child protective services and juvenile court systems.
The position will be a Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, which includes benefits. The pay rate for the position will be based upon experience.
Minimum Requirements:
- Lived experience as a parent of a child involved with the Dependency Court.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred, but exception may be made for individual demonstrating significant experience and knowledge of parent advocacy services and related systems of care.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, adequate insurance, and insurability per agency requirements.
Please send resume or questions to April Brewer, Director of Prevention and Community Services, at bapril@greenleafctr.org or visit our post on Indeed by clicking here.
Staff Interpreter (Full Time)
The Staff Interpreter plays a vital role in ensuring equal access to information and interactions for both the hearing and deaf communities. Your high level of fluency in American Sign Language (ASL), sharp focus, extensive world knowledge, and commitment to professional ethics will make you a key asset to our team. As a Staff Interpreter at Greenleaf, you'll provide top-notch face-to-face and virtual interpreting services in diverse settings across the five counties we serve: Wayne, Holmes, Medina, Portage, and Summit. Your expertise will be crucial in various community settings, including medical, mental health, platform, and educational environments. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the Deaf Community and promote inclusivity, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm, professionalism, and cultural awareness to Greenleaf. Questions contact Joan Davidson, Chief Program Officer at (330) 376-9494, ext. 205.
