Family Partner

Overview

The initial compensation for this position ranges from $28.48 - $35.02 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations. 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications**. 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions**.

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $28.48 - $35.02 per hour; depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications**
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions**

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental & vision
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans
• Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status

Supports children and families towards their chosen goals while building relationships through a family- centered approach. Serves family and youth ages 0-21 in the community

Monday-Friday, split shifts, 8-6pm

Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency to provide support and coaching on specific skill sets for caregivers as well as to provide a parent perspective in a variety of settings. Supports the development of a shared understanding between individuals and groups based on the twelve principles of the agency service philosophy. Uses personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and assist with problem solving.

Supports the implementation of family friendly practices by providing a parent’s perspective to the routine operations and development of programs. Provides consultation and training for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of families. Participates in program and community meetings to maximize parent voice, choice, access, and involvement throughout the service delivery process.

Works directly with youth and adults.

• Utilizes personal and professional life experience to provide peer support to parents and caregivers served by the program as appropriate.
• Provides parents and caregivers with information about the agency and the process and procedures, including the Family Partner I role to assist them.
• Participates in providing a variety of support services for parents/care givers (e.g.; family events, family activities, recognition events).
• Coaches families to make decisions and develop plans based on their needs, and to use their voice to direct treatment.
• Collaborates and participates in Child and Family team (CFT) meetings to ensure the parent and family members have access, voice and choice within process and to support the parent/caregiver’s connection to the CFT members, as necessary.
• Identifies community connections for internal teams.
• Serves as consultant and supports shared understanding to ensure that family and providers understand each other’s perspective and information.
• Provides non-judgmental, culturally informed support to parents and caregivers.
• Explores, identifies, and works to (re) establish natural support system as needed; identifies and links family with community connections and resources.
• Models and coaches effective coping techniques for parents and caregivers.
• Provides a caregiver’s perspective in agency service support structures.
• Assists with the design and implementation of internal and external trainings about the parent perspective.
• Utilizes conflict resolution skills.
• Participates in continuous learning process as it relates to engaging youth and families.
• Maintains and manages schedule effectively in order to manage the needs of multiple families, meetings, external and internal customers.
• Produces and maintains accurate and timely documentation within agency standards.
• Holds staff accountable to service delivery principles related to the family voice, choice, access, pace and process, through sharing personal experience, engaging in team meetings and consultations with staff…