C.A.R.E.S. Family Partner

St Johns Lutheran Ministries Inc•Billings, MT

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Family Peer Support will work with identified families to reinforce goals and support the family unit while following the Wraparound process. The C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is a strengths-based, family driven diversion program designed to divert youth and families from the child welfare system, juvenile justice system or residential care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Family Support Ensure that the family voice is leading the planning and implementation of goals Build relationships with family members, providers and the community Provide information, referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources Provide parent coaching, teaching and promotion of parent involved activities Assist in increasing the family’s home management skills and provide hands-on assistance in the upkeep of a safe and healthy environment Complete all necessary documentation to ensure C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is followed with fidelity Attend team meetings, staffing, and all training courses required Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety Obeys safety rules of St. John’s Lutheran Ministries. Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards. Attends mandatory safety in-services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals. Follows the St. John’s guidelines for Customer Service: Let the Mission be your guide Make eye contact and smile Greet & welcome each and every person Seek out personal contact Provide immediate service-listen & act Use appropriate body language at all times Be gracious to each & every person ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities Follows policy and procedures on tuberculosis testing. Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations. Attends all mandatory in-services. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements

Requirements

High School diploma or Hi-Set required, 2 years’ experience working with others to navigate the mental health, education, juvenile justice or child welfare system is a plus
Lived experience navigating mental health, special education, juvenile justice, or child welfare system as a consumer, parent, foster parent, or adoptive parent is required.
Strong knowledge of Community Resources is necessary
Good written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills
Demonstrate cultural competence & sensitivity to population served
Demonstrate a high degree of independent judgment
Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of St. John’s United
Familiar with the use of computers and Microsoft office programs and virtual web platforms
Candidate must have valid driver’s license, proof of current insurance and be able to drive throughout the state of MT.
Must be able to pass a thorough background screening upon hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the family voice is leading the planning and implementation of goals
Build relationships with family members, providers and the community
Provide information, referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources
Provide parent coaching, teaching and promotion of parent involved activities
Assist in increasing the family’s home management skills and provide hands-on assistance in the upkeep of a safe and healthy environment
Complete all necessary documentation to ensure C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is followed with fidelity
Attend team meetings, staffing, and all training courses required
Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned
Obeys safety rules of St. John’s Lutheran Ministries.
Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.
Attends mandatory safety in-services.
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John’s guidelines for Customer Service
Follows policy and procedures on tuberculosis testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services.