POSITION SUMMARY:

The FCCP is a family preservation program. Services are provided by community agencies and funded by DCYF. We provide service to any youth/family with child under the age of 18. Services are intended to address risk for involvement with DCYF or law enforcement. The program can assist with navigating services to address developmental, behavioral, and social problems, as well as families who are at risk for abuse or neglect.

The Youth Specific Family Support Partner acts as a peer mentor to youth and a support to families. As a member of the Wraparound team, this youth support partner will help them to navigate systems, access resources, and connect to natural supports. Candidates must have lived experience with youth services or equivalent youth related work.

This position is Youth Specific Support. For youth referred for Wayward or Youth Diversion, weekly contact with the youth is required. This support partner will mentor youth, spending time with youth building rapport, building skills or completing tasks to address needs and goals identified by the FCCP plan. Youth specific FSP would also coordinate with the Care Coordinator and other team members, especially parents, to address barriers and communication issues.

The Youth Specific Family Support Partner works under and receives regular direction (weekly supervision) from a program Clinical Supervisor or designee, according to the Agency’s mission and philosophy, Program, and Division goals. FSPs may work in conjunction with multiple team members on assigned cases and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in the human services or related field preferred. Lived/Personal experience with child welfare and/or mental health systems

FULL- TIME GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE

All staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless a certified medical exemption accommodation is granted. Proof of vaccination must be show upon hire.