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Job Offer: Parent Partner:Job description:
Parent PartnerJOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION SUMMARYThe Schenectady County Mental Health program currently known as Intensive Family Empowerment Program (IFEP) has changed to a parent advocate program which will be known as Family Peer Support Services (FPSS). FPSS will provide an array of formal and informal services to families raising children who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance abuse and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, or community. Parent Partners must have lived practice as a parent of a child with serious emotional disturbance, and have practice advocating for services in at least two service systems (Mental Health, education social services, juvenile justice). FPSS will provide a structured, strength-located relationship between the Parent Partners and the parent or family member for the benefit of the child. FPSS can be provided through individual and group face-to-face work, and includes the following categories: » Outreach & Information » Engagement, Bridging, and Transition Support » Self-Advocacy, Self-Efficient, and Empowerment » Parent Skill Development » Community Connections and Natural Support » Promoting Effective Family-Driven Practice ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other tasks may be assigned. » Identify goals with the parent/guardian through the use of the Family Assessment of Needs and Strengths (FANS) tool. » Maintain case notes that outline activities to accomplish identified goal(s), and identify the amount of time each week that will be designated to work on goal(s). » Conduct regular family support groups on various topics and/or resources for families. » Provide information and parent-to-parent support to parents or caretakers whose children are enrolled in FPSS. » Educate family members on the familys function in developing service plans, and educate/empower them on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs. » Participate in trainings that support the function (i.e., PEP, etc.). EDUCATION and/or practice » High School Diploma or GED required. » Must be a parent of child with serious emotional disturbance, and have practice advocating for services in at least two service systems (Mental Health, education social services, juvenile justice). » Must have reliable transportation and a valid NYS drivers license. » Strong computer and writing expertise essential. CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE Drivers license is required. QualificationsSkills:
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