Parent Support - Garden City
About The Position
The Parent Support Specialist will have a working understanding of the dynamics and needs of families with SED children or adolescents. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience caring for children, adolescents or family members with SED and/or other disabilities. Experience in providing direct service is preferred. The Parent Support Specialist will provide education, support and training for families of children in Community Based services so that they are able to make educated choices about their children's mental health treatment and education. They will enhance services to families. They shall encourage families to obtain broad based knowledge and information, and to engage in networking with other parents and mental health providers. Must self-identify as a person with lived experience in raising a child with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), SUD, or co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have valid drivers license with no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
- The Parent Support Specialist will have a working understanding of the dynamics and needs of families with children or adolescents experiencing a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or other disabilities.
- Employee is required to complete state required on-line certifications prior to billing of services.
- Must attend State approved live training within six months of hire.
- Will complete CPI, CPR and First Aid training and keep current on certifications.
- Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s License and be insurable under the agency’s policy in order to operate a company vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to individuals who have experience caring for children, adolescents or family members with SED and/or other disabilities.
- Preference will be given to parent and/or caregiver of an SED child.
- Experience in providing direct service is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide education, support and training for families of children in Community Based services
- Encourage families to obtain broad based knowledge and information
- Engage in networking with other parents and mental health providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
