Family Partner

MHMR of Tarrant County • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Family Partner is a direct-care position supporting youth and families served by MHMR Tarrant Youth Center. A percentage of work time is spent face-to-face with individuals. Family Partners draw on lived experience parenting a child with emotional or mental health needs to provide encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance, and understanding that support youth and family recovery.

Services include facilitating support groups, participating in the wraparound process, providing one-on-one support, conducting face-to-face guidance meetings, and helping families navigate independent school districts, mental health services, juvenile justice systems, CPS, and other community resource centers. Community-based work involves travel throughout Tarrant County, often in the Family Partner’s own vehicle, and work in a variety of neighborhood and home conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year as a primary caretaker parenting a child or family member with mental health needs.
• Experience navigating community systems and mental health services.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Obtain Family Partner certification within one year of hire and maintain it biannually by completing CEUs provided in Tarrant County.
• Complete Family Partner Training within six months of the hiring date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience parenting a child with a diagnosis of psychosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance, and understanding to youth and families.
• Conduct support groups.
• Participate in the wraparound process.
• Provide one-on-one support.
• Conduct face-to-face guidance meetings.
• Help families navigate independent school districts, mental health systems, juvenile justice systems, CPS, and other community resource centers.
• Provide services throughout Tarrant County, including travel in the community.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Day-one PTO accrual.
• Ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Eligibility as a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED