Family Support Partner - Mobile Response & Stabilization Services

LOCATION: Boardman, OR Expectation to work 40 hours per week PAY GRADE:

B6 (\$21.15 - \$30.53 per hour, depending on experience) Bilingual Preferred - 10% increase upon completion of the bilingual proficiency assessment with a passing score *** \$5,500 Hiring Bonus!! (2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout) As a Family Partner you will support parents of children and youth that have serious emotional disturbance in identifying goals that promote recovery and resiliency by providing peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to parents and caregivers by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives, as well as their children\'s lives. Promote self-determination, empowerment, personal responsibility for recovery and wellness, and assist parents/caregivers to advocate for themselves and their children. RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with agency clinicians and other members of the caregivers/parent\'s teams in creating wellness plans that empower clients to reach life goals. Collaborate with the treatment team to promote a team culture in which each client\'s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected and in which client decision making in treatment planning is maximized and supported. Assist parents/caregivers in gaining skills having their voices heard in treatment and other system settings. Support parents/caregivers in meetings as needed with community partners and other resources, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, court proceedings, and DHS. Obtain and maintain certification as a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor and maintain this screening in person and over the phone as necessary to clients, caregivers, clinicians, social workers, and other community members. Maintain complete and timely documentation of clinical files and gather and maintain data information in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Maintain the required levels of productivity and performance standards and meet all required work deadlines. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while working with families. Seek appropriate clinical supervision where necessary, particularly around boundary issues and attend appropriate agency training as determined by the Family Support Partner Lead. In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent is required. Associate\'s degree is preferred or a suitable combination of education and experience. Experience raising a client involved in the mental health system required. Minimum of two years related job experiences such as assisting parents in building community and natural supports. Working knowledge of the system of care and community resources. Must be at least 21 years of age. Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification in the state of Oregon is required and must be obtained within six months of less from the date of employment. Valid driver\'s license. Appropriate state licensure. Apply @ https://ccswebsite.org/careers/