What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Peer Support Case Manager position at The Center for Counseling & Consultation?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Parent Peer Support Case Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing assistance and guidance to individuals in need. This is a KPERS covered position.
Responsibilities:
- Assist families in understanding effective parenting skills in relation to child's mental illness and treatment, developing a safe and supportive environment in the home, understanding problem solving skills, coping mechanisms and strategies for behavior management.
- Assist treatment team in facilitating team meetings as needed
- Provide support to parents with emotionally disturbed children when the need exists individually or in group setting
- Assist families during crisis situations alongside Tx team members and within scope of practice
- Assist families in identifying, understanding and accessing services and resources
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork and documentation
- Assist families with understanding services, availability, choices and description of services that impact the child with a mental illness while living in the community.
- Monitor client's progress towards treatment plan goals through the facilitation of psychosocial groups, collateral contacts with schools, parents, designated team members and through wraparound meetings
- Attend professional development opportunities and complete required trainings to advance skills
- Attend required meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Clean KBI, DCF Adult & Child Abuse Checks
- Valid KS Driver's License with favorable driving record
- Lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a child with SED, SUD or co-occurring mental health diagnosis
- Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field with most experience being with children
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in need. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the Parent Peer Support Case Manager position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.04 - $26.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Great Bend, KS (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Great Bend, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26