Family Support Partner EMPACT

La Frontera Arizona • Glendale, AZ

341d

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer. EMPACT-SPC is on the cutting edge in providing unconditional service to children and families. We offer many opportunities for professional development and growth. Our Children's Services Department is constantly developing and enhancing programs to meet the needs of families in the community. If you are a parent or care giver of a child and you have successfully navigated through the Behavioral Health system as a family member and you would like to now help other parents this is perfect opportunity join our agency in our Children Services team in our Tempe or Glendale office as a Family Support Partner. Through the Child and Family Team Process, the Family Support Partner provides services in home and in the community assisting families to navigate through multiple systems, being an advocate, providing resources and exploring natural supports. The Family Support Partner will work with Child and Family teams and collaborate with Families; Department of Child Safety; Courts and other partners standing for parents ensuring that the family voice is heard. You will have the opportunity to form positive supportive relationships with children and families in caring, family and community based environments. FSP must ensure he/she delivers quality service and documentation while maintaining all client records in accordance the Arizona Vision and 12 Principles.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years prior behavioral health experience with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Knowledge of Child and Family Team process and experience being a strong family advocate is required.
• Candidate must be a parent, foster parent, adoptive parent or a caretaker of a child who is either currently receiving or has received behavioral health and/or multi system's services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with others from diverse ethnic and cultural groups.
• Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in home and in the community assisting families to navigate through multiple systems.
• Act as an advocate for families, providing resources and exploring natural supports.
• Collaborate with Child and Family teams, Families, Department of Child Safety, Courts, and other partners.
• Ensure the family voice is heard in all processes.
• Deliver quality service and documentation while maintaining all client records.

Benefits

• Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

What This Job Offers

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