Parent Mentor

Centerstone • Bradenton, FL

4d • $16 - $22

About The Position

Centerstone is a nonprofit behavioral health system providing care to people of all ages. The Parent Mentor provides mentorship, support, advocacy, and local resources to caregivers of currently active Youth Habilitation Court (YHC) clients. These clients are ages 11–17, have been arrested for misdemeanor or felony law violations filed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Juvenile Delinquency Division, and have been identified by the court because mental health challenges are a primary driver of continued court involvement or escalation.

The position provides rehabilitation and support functions for caregivers, and assessment, linkage, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy for youth, families, foster families, caregivers, and teachers. The Parent Mentor develops and maintains working relationships with mental health professionals, community agencies, and the youth’s and caregivers’ support networks to help support the family system. Services take place in home, community, and office settings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working with at-risk youth and/or caregivers of at-risk youth.
• Florida driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the community and available resources.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field.
• Child welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled to support therapeutic relationships with clients and consistent client services.
• Maintain a minimum productivity requirement of 70% and meet standards for direct client contact and interaction.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with established policies and applicable federal and state statutes, including obtaining and updating Releases of Information as needed.
• Complete accurate and congruent documentation within established time frames, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and other required records.
• Complete assigned administrative paperwork in compliance with standards, including timesheets, mileage logs, leave requests, client records, appointments, and management information systems.
• Provide quality services to clients and families, as reflected in documentation.
• Meet at least weekly with assigned individuals in home, community, and office settings, or as directed by the treatment team.
• Prepare client documentation, including intake and discharge paperwork, on behalf of therapists and document it in the client record.
• Make and follow up on referrals to outside service providers on behalf of therapists and document referrals in the client record.
• Provide mentorship, support, advocacy, and local resources to caregivers of active YHC clients.
• Assess, coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and advocate for youth, families, foster families, caregivers, and teachers.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain working relationships with mental health professionals, community agencies, and youth and caregiver support networks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays.
• Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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