Wraparound Family Partner - Fayetteville, NC

Youth Villages•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Wraparound Family Partner to support youth ages 3 to 17 and families with complex behavioral and health needs through the High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) model. HFW is an evidence-based, team-driven care management approach grounded in “Family Voice, Family Choice.” The role helps youth and families collaborate with providers and natural supports to create and monitor individualized plans that promote stability, resilience, and success at home and in the community. The Family Partner educates and coaches families, helps them navigate child-serving systems and connect with community resources, and empowers them to identify strengths, set goals, make decisions, solve problems, and advocate for themselves. The role collaborates with Wraparound Coaches/Supervisors and Facilitators, participates in meetings, and completes required reports and electronic medical record documentation. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of 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. Salary is $53,760 and is 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 qualify for this requirement.
Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline from a college or university and one year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth; an associate’s degree in a social services discipline from an accredited school and one year of such experience; or a 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.
Help families navigate child-serving systems, including child welfare, education, behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice, schools, and primary care.
Help families identify formal and informal community resources, support, coaching, and training.
Empower families to make their own decisions and take control of their lives.
Help families learn problem-solving, goal-setting, decision-making, and self-advocacy skills.
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 each 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 under 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.
Collaborate with the Wraparound Coach/Supervisor and Wraparound Facilitator to strengthen Wraparound Team rapport and address challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and 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.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.