What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Provider position at GRAND Mental Health?
Shift: Sun, Mon, Tues, E/O Wed Part Time Days
School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in seeking and accessing state and community resources and a willingness to help families access resources. Experience raising a child with behavioral/emotional issues, accessing services for children with behavioral/emotional issues and navigating the child serving system.
- Assist families in developing and recruiting informal supports to be a part of the Family Team meetings.
- Complete (or co-complete) Strengths Needs Cultural Discovery (SNCD) assessments, Functional Assessments/Crisis Plans, Safety Plans, and Care Plans/Updates.
- Provide support for families with the eventual goal of the family utilizing their natural supports.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate Family Team meetings and ensure informal supports are included and part of the team.
- Implement the Do For, Do With, and Cheer On model for families.
- Maintain close communication with the Integrated Team Manager and other clinical and administrative staff in order to ensure the highest quality services are delivered for youth and families.
- Complete flex-fund requests when necessary.
- Monitor and evaluate services provided to the families. Contact families as needed to monitor progress and inquire about new needs.
- Personality and mature presentation of oneself, demonstrating the ability to work with various systems while maintaining objectivity and cooperative attitude.