Mobile Parent Support Partner - Families Forward - Second Shift

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator of Families Forward Crisis Services, this position provides an enhanced level of support for parents or primary caregivers of a child with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who are in crisis service. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with clients and family members. Will be a part of a mobile crisis team that includes a Mental Health Therapist that will go into the community to meet with families in crisis.

Will also be a support to families that go between crisis services units. Will use their unique skills and qualities to act as a role model to parents or primary caregivers, providing validation, encouragement, and coaching. Will act as an advocate for positive parenting behaviors and connection to services. Will strive to provide outstanding customer service, also explain/answer questions regarding program services.

Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.

Possession of high school diploma or G.E.D. required. One year of experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required. A minimum of one (1) year's experience as the parent or primary caregiver of a child with a severe emotional disturbance. Must have received public mental health services in the past for the child’s SED (preferably with Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties).

Must complete Parent Support Partner training program within one (1) year of hire through the mandatory ACMH Parent Support Partner certification program. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both orally and in writing is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance check, upon verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record, and to undergo and pass a Central Registry Screening. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

$19.31 - $20.92 per hour.
4:00 pm-12:00 am, 40 hours a week.

Families Forward/Crisis Services, Lansing, Michigan.