Family Advocate - Children's Mobile Crisis Teams

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. As a member of the CMCT team, accompany a CMCT crisis worker when dispatched to provide engagement, crisis intervention and assistance to the youth and family experiencing a crisis. To provide resources and serve as a support for caregivers during the intervention time. Facilitate parent support groups. The CMCT program operates 365 days/year from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
At minimum, full or part time, paid or volunteer experience within the past 3 years.
Personal experience as a caregiver to a child involved with behavioral health services, juvenile justice, child welfare or special education.
Active Driver’s license and personal car required.

Responsibilities

Accompany crisis worker when dispatched and assist in engaging the family and youth; provide crisis interventions and provide added support to the family/caregiver.
Utilize approved evidence based tools and practices when providing interventions.
Assist the crisis worker to obtaining each individual’s perspective on the crisis and assist in the development of a crisis/safety plan.
Assist families in developing and accessing natural supports.
Assist CMCT team members to engage families and enhance their understanding of the family’s experiences.
Assist in the linkage of youth and family to the CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with the youth and family until the connection and collaboration is complete.
Be knowledgeable about local youth and family resources.
Provide up to 72 hours of intervention and support to the youth and family
Develop and facilitate parent support groups to provide skill building and support mutual support among caregivers
Empower families to identify and build upon their strengths.