Wraparound Family Partner - Fayetteville, NC

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Wraparound Family Partner in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to support youth ages 3 to 17 and their families through the evidence-based High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) model. HFW is a team-driven care management approach for youth and families with complex behavioral and health needs. It offers coordinated, strengths-based support intended to build long-term stability, resilience, and success at home and in the community. The program is guided by “Family Voice, Family Choice,” ensuring services are youth-guided and family-driven. The Family Partner helps youth and families collaborate with providers and natural supports to create and monitor individualized plans of care. Plans may address coping and problem-solving skills, safety, family relationships, school engagement, and formal and natural support networks. The role educates and coaches families, helps them navigate child-serving systems and community resources, and supports their ability to make decisions and advocate for themselves. The position works in collaboration with Wraparound Coaches/Supervisors and Wraparound Facilitators. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage. The listed salary is $53,760, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a youth with special needs related to mental health, behavioral, or substance abuse needs; professional work experience does not satisfy this requirement.
Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline and one year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth; associate degree in a social services discipline from an accredited school and one year of relevant experience; or high school diploma or GED and at least five years of experience working as a primary caregiver with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Automobile for work purposes.
Proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Educate families, providers, and the community about the Wraparound process.
Provide education and assistance in navigating child-serving systems, including child welfare, education, behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice, schools, and primary care.
Help identify formal and informal community resources, support, coaching, and training for parents and guardians.
Empower families to make their own decisions and take control of their lives.
Help families learn to problem-solve, set goals, make decisions, and advocate for themselves.
Help youth and parents or guardians articulate the youth’s and family’s strengths, needs, and goals.
Schedule at least one face-to-face meeting with the family to help the youth and parents or guardians prepare for the first Wraparound Child and Family Team meeting.
Attend appropriate meetings as requested by youth, parents, or guardians.
Attend community meetings required by grant or contract deliverables.
Attend the North Carolina Family Partner quarterly meeting.
Complete required reports and other paperwork as directed.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
Collaborate with the Wraparound Coach/Supervisor and Wraparound Facilitator to strengthen Wraparound Team rapport and overcome challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees or one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.