Certified Family Partner

Implements family support services for child or adolescent with an emotional or mental health issue.  Provides support and parent mentoring, information, referral, follow-up, and technical assistance to families, teaches self-advocacy skills, and general consultation to staff on children and youth.

Gulf Coast Center operates under a trauma-informed approach based on the six key principles of Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, and Cultural, Historical & Gender issues.

Required Education:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

Being a parent or legally authorized representative (LAR) who has at least one year of experience raising a child or adolescent with an emotional or mental health issue is required.

Abilities/Traits:

Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to accept responsibility and exercise independent judgment in making decisions
Capable of recognizing necessary response to unexpected situations
General knowledge of mental health disorders
Self motivated with good time management skills
Mature problem solving approach to daily work
Ability to work cooperatively with immediate work group and individuals external to the program
Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Requires ability to work within a team approach.
Requires proficiency with computer skills, programs and email.

Working Conditions:

Work will be performed in the Office, Field and/or Remotely setting(s).
May require varied work hours depending on need of clients.
Out of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
May require travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Requires current Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation safe and current with all state requirements, and liability insurance.