What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist, High Fidelity Wrap Around position at SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP?
The Family Support Partner (FSP) must be a parent/caregiver of a child who has received services; therefore, demonstrating firsthand experience within the child-serving system(s). The FSP works within the High Fidelity Wraparound principles. The FSP must be nationally credentialed, or working toward national credentialing, as a Parent Support Provider to certify ability in working with caregivers, parents, and families who have children transitioning back to the home from out of home placement or those that are at risk of being removed from the home. The FSP will also participate in community meetings to serve as a conduit of the Wraparound process and share the ongoing success and challenges of NC Wraparound with the community at large.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of experience working with the target population; or associate’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school and two years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; or high school diploma or GED and a minimum of four years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth. Must have lived experience as a primary caregiver for a child who has/had mental health/substance use disorder or intellectual/developmental disability and experience in navigating the child and family-servicing systems. Holds National Credentialing as a Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS™) or becomes credentialed as a CFPS within 18 months of hire date.
**This position will support clients in Martin County, NC**
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Pride in North Carolina, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pride in North Carolina, LLC (PRIDE) is committed to developing and promoting high quality residential and community services that provide nurturing, caring environments for adults and youth with special needs.This commitment is premised on the belief that all persons, regardless of the nature and extent of their disability, are capable of living, learning, and actively participating in their communities as productive and responsible citizens. Pride furthermore strives to maintain the dignity and worth of individuals and their families by acknowledging and respecting their needs, providing them with a support system, and working with them as equal partners. Within a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect, Pride emphasizes a partnership approach to service delivery, believing this is the most effective means of meeting the diverse treatment needs of the people we serve. Pride strives to serve as an innovative service delivery model to other public and private community agencies by actively enacting these values within the larger community.
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