Family Partner

Family Partner
Job Category: Behavior Health
Requisition Number: FAMIL001009
 
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Posting Details
Posted: April 19, 2022
Full-Time
Rate: $10.95 USD per hour
Locations
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Paris, TX 75460, USA

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Travel Required: Yes
Job Details
Description
Through routine, monthly Family Support Group services.

This position will provide information and referral, informal support, and education services to families accessing the mental health services system. 
Position will serve as a peer mentor, will advocate for the education of families, and will strive to build effective interaction between public agencies, youth/adolescents, families, and community. 
Position will provide information related to due process rights and resources to link with community support systems; aid in problem solving for effective interaction with public agencies; and support to parents in their achievement of personal goals that will improve the outcomes for their children.   
The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the workings of the local mental health service system, and the various community resources involved in this system.

Other Requirements:

Ability to lead/facilitate non-clinical, therapeutic/educational groups
Working computer skills including MS Word
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.  
Must self-identify as a family member to a child who has received or is currently receiving services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues.  
Applicant must provide documentation with the application (to be uploaded in the Resume section of application) verifying that the child has received or is currently receiving services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues.  
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.  
 Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

 Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Wellness Program
12 Paid Holidays per Year
2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year
Travel Required
Yes. Some travel required. 
Qualifications
Education
Required

High School or better.
 
Experience
Required

Six month of work experience.
Preferred

1 year: Experience providing advocacy, information, education, and support services to specialized populations.