Parent Support Partner

Job Summary/Objective:

A Parent Support Partner works with a multi-disciplinary team, to help empower customers to live as independently as possible, and to live a person-centered, self-determined life. The Family Parent Support Partner works as part of a team with behavioral health, medical, educational and other professionals. Parent Support Partners assist parents and families, helps to improve their well-being, advocate for their needs, and become more independent at making informed decisions for their family’s wellbeing.  The Parent Support Partner uses their own life experiences to help and encourage the people they serve. They teach skills, share helpful information, and show others that recovery and positive change are possible.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Find and use mental health, medical, and other health care services.
• Help families feel heard, supported, and better prepared to make decisions about their child's care.
• Prepare for and get to appointments.
• Understand information about their health and services.
• Learn ways to manage mental/behavioral health, educational, social, medical concerns.  
• Build skills that support recovery and independence.
• Become more involved in their families and communities.
• Improve their overall quality of life.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in human services related field, required.
• One year specialized training in treating or working with a minor and his/her family who live with a severe emotional disturbance preferred. 
• Licensure in the State of Michigan preferred, i.e. LLBSW/LBSW. 
• One year of experience in a behavioral health care setting preferred.
• Child Mental Health Professional qualifications (as defined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• One (1) year of computer experience – Word, Excel and electronic medical record software preferred
• Not excluded from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or any other federal or Michigan health care programs.
• Must support a trauma informed culture of safety to aid customers in their recovery process.

Benefits:

• Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire
• Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Company paid short and long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service
• Social security alternative contributions
• Free YMCA membership
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement

Trauma Informed System of Care:

A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers.  The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains.  Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”

PCN #354