Saturday - Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM and Monday - Friday, 4 PM to 8 PM.
General Description
Provide ongoing crisis stabilization services and support to families / caregivers in navigating the behavioral health crisis response system. Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations and provide one-on-one support to parents / caregivers of the youth. Support brief interventions that address behavior and safety. The Family Partner will work collaboratively with YMCI clinicians, the family, community, school and other providers as part of a team.
Essential Job Functions
- Accompany YMCI clinicians during crisis evaluations in a variety of settings (including but not limited to, client homes, schools, other community based locations, and emergency departments)
- Promote productive partnership between parents / caregivers and professionals
- Provide information, support and advocacy to parents / caregivers
- Help the family navigate through the support service system
- Help the family understand all possible options and make informed decisions
- Provide brief interventions for crisis management, behavior management and safety issues
Direct Care :
Coordinate and collaborate with providers throughout the assessment process, intervention and disposition planning.Assist the caregiver in meeting the needs of the youth by performing one or more of the following; educating, supporting, coaching, modeling and / or guiding the caregiverDevelop and maintain policies and procedures relating to all components of consumer peer support servicesDeliver services in a variety of settings including but not limited to home, school and other community based locations.Administrative :
Complete all paperwork in a timely mannerParticipate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainingsUpdate supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basisComplete all tasks assigned which impact the organized function of the programOther Responsibilities
Provide atmosphere conducive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights of youth and familiesReport any incident regarding accidents, injuries and unusual events to program directorFlexibly respond to program scheduling needs of the parent / caregiver and youthProvide transportation when necessary to facilitate treatment planQualifications
Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably a youth with mental health needs required (experience as a foster parent or adoptive parent is desirable)Experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systemsA high school diploma or GED.Skills
Excellent oral and presentation skillsProficient knowledge of computersKnowledge of community resourcesOther Requirements
Able to respond to program scheduling needs on a flexible basisSupport and maintain the principles and policies of The Brien CenterMaintain ethical and professional standardsRepresent the agency in a professional manner in all community and caregiver contactsDemonstrate commitment to the agency's mission and community mental health principlesValid US driver's licenseUse of personally insured automobileDriver's License check (RMV)Criminal Offender Record Information check (CORI)Meets all credentialing requirementsWorking Conditions
Works in office; temperature regulatedOutreach to home and other community locationsPhysical Conditions
Manual and visual dexterity; correctableReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsJ-18808-Ljbffr