26-10540 Mobile Parent Support Partner - Families Forward - Second Shift

Community Mental Health Authority • Lansing, MI

5d • $20 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides an enhanced level of support for parents or primary caregivers of a child with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who are in crisis service. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with clients and family members. The role involves being part of a mobile crisis team that includes a Mental Health Therapist, going into the community to meet with families in crisis. The position also supports families transitioning between crisis services units. The Mobile Parent Support Partner will act as a role model to parents or primary caregivers, providing validation, encouragement, and coaching. They will advocate for positive parenting behaviors and connection to services, strive to provide outstanding customer service, and explain/answer questions regarding program services. The role is responsible for carrying out all activities in a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Possession of high school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• One year of experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required.
• A minimum of one (1) year's experience as the parent or primary caregiver of a child with a severe emotional disturbance.
• Must have received public mental health services in the past for the child’s SED (preferably with Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties).
• Must complete Parent Support Partner training program within one (1) year of hire through the mandatory ACMH Parent Support Partner certification program.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both orally and in writing is required.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must have acceptable Michigan driving record.
• Must undergo and pass a Central Registry Screening.
• Must be able to pass a Michigan State Police clearance check.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enhanced level of support for parents or primary caregivers of a child with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who are in crisis service.
• Perform a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with clients and family members.
• Be part of a mobile crisis team that includes a Mental Health Therapist that will go into the community to meet with families in crisis.
• Support families that go between crisis services units.
• Act as a role model to parents or primary caregivers, providing validation, encouragement, and coaching.
• Act as an advocate for positive parenting behaviors and connection to services.
• Strive to provide outstanding customer service.
• Explain/answer questions regarding program services.
• Carry out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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