Family Support Provider

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services • Altus, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Family Support Provider, you will play a vital role in offering emotional support, advocacy, and resources to families navigating the behavioral health system. Your work will be key in empowering families to access services, and you will provide outreach to new referrals while educating families about valuable community resources. You will collaborate closely with behavioral health professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the children and families you support.

Requirements

• Lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges.
• Able to build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Strong understanding of the behavioral health system and community resources (or is eager to learn).
• High school diploma plus 30 hours of college or university study or equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of relevant experience for the required education.
• Willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.
• At least 1 year of experience as the parent or guardian to a child who was involved in services, either mental health services or substance abuse services or have been involved with child welfare or other service agencies.
• Experience having full responsibility for the child, including living with them, ensuring they made it to appointments, ensuring education and other needs were met.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about supporting and advocating for families.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and guidance to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families involved in the Children’s Department.
• Assist families in understanding available resources and navigating the mental health system.
• Conduct outreach to new referrals and engage with families to build strong relationships.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of families within the behavioral health team.
• Facilitate educational sessions and connect families to community resources.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $34,500
• Generous benefits allowance
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation
• 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Bonuses
• Training Opportunities for CEU requirements

What This Job Offers

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