Family Support Partner - Mobile Response & Stabilization Services

Community Counseling Solutions•Boardman, OR

6d•$21 - $29

About The Position

As a Family Partner you will support parents of children and youth that have serious emotional disturbance in identifying goals that promote recovery and resiliency by providing peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to parents and caregivers by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives, as well as their children’s lives. Promote self-determination, empowerment, personal responsibility for recovery and wellness, and assist parents/caregivers to advocate for themselves and their children.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience raising a client involved in the mental health system required.
Minimum of two years related job experiences such as assisting parents in building community and natural supports.
Working knowledge of the system of care and community resources.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification in the state of Oregon is required and must be obtained within six months of less from the date of employment.
Valid driver’s license.
Appropriate state licensure.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Will take part of ongoing trainings and meetings as assigned.
Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Positive attitude and collaborative skills conducive to group/teamwork environment.
Knowledge and skills of intentional relationship building with children, youth, families, staff & partner organizations.
Must have strong relationship, connection with, and broad knowledge of the community being served.
Excellent written, verbal and language communication skills, including the ability to master and convey health information at an appropriate health literacy level.
Community based coordination skills: including identifying and accessing resources, building networks and coalitions and providing timely and comprehensive follow-up.
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills: such as member rapport and engagement, empowerment of others, understanding of power dynamics in a helping relationship, and active listening skills.
Complex problem solving and decision making: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Ability to engage in active learning, goal setting, time management and prioritization.
Capacity building by empowering individuals and groups, helping them to solve problems and identify solutions and resources.
The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
Must be able or willing to learn, use or do the following: Microsoft Office (MS Word, Teams, Excel, and Publisher etc.), keeping written and digital logs for data collection, email, and office automation such as printers, fax, and multi phone lines.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree is preferred or a suitable combination of education and experience.
Bilingual Preferred - 10% increase upon completion of the bilingual proficiency assessment with a passing score

Responsibilities

Partner with agency clinicians and other members of the caregivers/parent’s teams in creating wellness plans that empower clients to reach life goals.
Collaborate with the treatment team to promote a team culture in which each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected and in which client decision making in treatment planning is maximized and supported.
Assist parents/caregivers in gaining skills having their voices heard in treatment and other system settings.
Support parents/caregivers in meetings as needed with community partners and other resources, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, court proceedings, and DHS.
Obtain and maintain certification as a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor and maintain this screening in person and over the phone as necessary to clients, caregivers, clinicians, social workers, and other community members.
Maintain complete and timely documentation of clinical files and gather and maintain data information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Maintain the required levels of productivity and performance standards and meet all required work deadlines.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while working with families.
Seek appropriate clinical supervision where necessary, particularly around boundary issues and attend appropriate agency training as determined by the Family Support Partner Lead.
In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
6% initial 401K match
Potential for tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
9 Paid holidays, Community service day
Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
Paid licensure supervision.
Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance