Family Partner
About The Position
The IIBHT Family Partner provides peer support to parents and caregivers of children enrolled in Intensive In-home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT). They work to assist family/caregivers and natural supporters to successfully engage and participate in IIBHT to optimize the mental health services the child is receiving. In general, a family partner is a peer support specialist with the ability to use personal experience and professional knowledge/skills to teach, empower, advocate, model, and support families. Family Partner may also support the Douglas County System of Care in increasing the family and youth voice with mental health treatments and care. The Family Partner will provide services in a variety of settings, which may include home visits, community, treatment facilities, office visits, schools, and other related settings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to obtain Peer Support Specialist certification
- Must have lived experience as the parent and/or primary caregiver of a child who has experienced mental, emotional, and/or behavioral health problems and/or has had multiple child systems services involvement
- 21+ and must possess a valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Utilize personal and professional life experience to provide peer support to parents and caregivers served by the IIBHT program
- Provide information, training, and support to parents and caregivers to empower them to fully participate in the IIBHT process
- Participate in IIBHT team meetings to assure family and your access, voice, and choice within the process
- Provide a consistent source of encouragement and hope while also providing non-judgmental, unconditional support to parents and caregivers
- Model effective coping techniques
- Educate parents/caregivers and natural support systems on mental illness in children and adolescents, various treatment modalities, and assist in increasing skill levels of the adults involved in the child’s life
Benefits
- 100% Paid Premiums for Full Family Medical insurance, cash waiver available
- Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
- In-house training, on-site professional development
- Clinical supervision towards licensure is available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
