Family Support Provider

Compass Health Network•Higginsville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turn Your Experience Into Hope as a Family Support Provider. Use your lived experience to make a difference for other families. As a Family Support Provider, you’ll walk alongside parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders—offering understanding, advocacy, and practical support based on what you’ve lived and learned. Full-time, benefit eligible position. 40 hours weekly. This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who: Has navigated the behavioral health system for their own child and wants to help others do the same. Believes in the power of peer support and parent-to-parent connection. Finds fulfillment in guiding families through complex systems with empathy and encouragement.

Requirements

High School/GED required
Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder
Must complete and pass the FSP Relias training and DBH FSP training, and obtain a Family Support Provider certification within 6 months of hire date
A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Nice To Haves

Has navigated the behavioral health system for their own child and wants to help others do the same
Believes in the power of peer support and parent-to-parent connection
Finds fulfillment in guiding families through complex systems with empathy and encouragement
Have a personal understanding of the challenges families face in navigating behavioral health systems
Are a natural encourager and strong communicator who leads with empathy
Want to be a trusted ally to parents who feel overwhelmed or alone
Are detail-oriented and dependable when it comes to documentation and follow-through
Are ready to turn your family’s journey into a source of strength and guidance for others

Responsibilities

Coaching and supporting families to better understand and meet their child’s needs
Helping parents build strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and care teams
Connecting families with community resources, support groups, and educational materials
Providing encouragement and emotional support during crises and challenging times
Assisting with meeting preparation and participation as requested by the family
Collaborating with the treatment team to create individualized, family-centered service plans
Submitting timely documentation, including progress notes completed collaboratively within 24 hours
Traveling to meet families and attend team meetings as needed - Driving is an essential function of this position