Family Partner for Peer Run Youth Crisis Center

**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS TO

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE

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The Family Partner is a person with lived experience as a primary caregiver (parent, foster parent, or guardian) of a child with mental health or emotional challenges and at least one year of experience navigating systems of care. They will utilize their experience to instill a sense of hope and optimism for families with youth who are facing mental health challenges. The Peer Run Youth Crisis Respite Program (PRYCRP), also referred to as the Youth Peer Support Program (YPSP), supports youth from 13 to 17 years of age, as well as the individuals who support them at home.

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Family Partner will provide peer support to the family who supports the youth in the program and does not provide services directly to the child/youth. The position provides family partner services as part of a multi-disciplinary team in which all services and support provided are recovery-oriented, person-centered, relationship-focused, and trauma-informed. These services may be provided to a parent, legal guardian, and/or supportive family member or ally of the youth enrolled in the program. This position assists the team and family of the youth to maximize the youth's experience and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning and coordination of services.

The YPSP focuses on providing peer and family support, as well as access to essential resources for youth, their families, and supportive allies. It is a community-based initiative that includes peer support and family partner services. Additionally, the program aims to establish strong connections between the PRYCRP and various community-based organizations. These linkages are intended to enhance the support network within the community, thereby improving the overall health and well-being of the youth and their extended support networks.?

Before being accepted for employment, applicants must be successfully established in their own recoveries. They must qualify to be a Certified Family Partner as demonstrated by the completion of an attestation of lived experience. Must obtain and hold credentialing as a Certified Family Partner (CFP) per the requirements and standards of the Texas Certification Board. This position requires flexibility in schedule, non-traditional hours, weekend hours, some travel, and availability for after-hours clinical/administrative consult.

You will get to:

Individuals shall meet the following minimum qualifications for a family partner:

• Must be the parent or legally authorized representative with a minimum of one year of lived experience being responsible for making the final decisions for a child/youth (17 years or under) who has been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have successfully navigated a child-serving system for at least one year (i.e., mental health, juvenile justice, social security, or special education) and be able to articulate their lived experiences as it relates to advocacy for their child/youth and success in navigating these systems.
• Have lived experience that speaks to accomplishments concerning their child/youth's mental health, including their child/youth being in a stable place in their recovery and/or resiliency.
• The Family Partner is responsible for serving as a formal member of the recovery team.
• Advocacy that encourages the positive choices of the parent/LAR, promotes self-advocacy for the parents/LARs and their child/youth, and supports the positive vision that the parent/LAR has for their child/youth's mental health and recovery.
• Mentoring through the transfer of knowledge, insight, experience, and encouragement, including the family partner's articulation of their own successful experience of navigating a child service system.
• Role-modeling the concepts of hope and positive parenting, advocacy, and self-care skills that will benefit the resilience and recovery of the child/youth (this may include provision of Family Skills Training using the DSHS-approved protocol for primary caregivers).
• Experience in guiding/navigating the child-serving systems, including mental health, special education, juvenile justice, child protective services, etc.
• Connection to community resources and informal support.
• Identification of the family's natural supports, strengths, and practical guidance in nurturing those relationships.
• Stewardship of family voice and choice.
• Support through the facilitation of parent support groups.
• The Family Partner will meet the determined key performance indicators as outlined by the program director and supervisor.
• Utilizes Collaborative Documentation, and 95% of all documentation is entered within 24 hours. Productivity requirements set by the Management Team are to be met quarterly.
• No confirmed findings of person abuse/neglect.
• Maintains refresher training timeframes.
• Works cooperatively with PRYCRP team, interagency departments/clinics, families, and community partners.
• Communicate effectively.
• Can meet the requirements for a Medicaid background check.
• Performs other duties as assigned by PRYCRP Director or Program Director.
• The job description may be changed to reflect job updates and requirements.
• Performance metrics may change to reflect the operational needs of the organization.
• Successfully complete and pass the HHSC - approved Family Partner Certification Process.
• Flexibility in schedule to include weekend and evenings to support PRYCRP operation hours.
• Travel

You'll definitely need:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must become Texas state-certified Family Partner within one year from the date of hire.
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when necessary.

We'll also want you to:

• Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.
• Must be able to successfully complete PMAB and CPR training.
• Requires flexibility in schedule (evenings or weekends) and travel.

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan
• PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.

We can pay you:

$19.63/HR and benefits