(1032) Family Partner

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$200 Monthly Service Delivery Bonus

Differentials based on tenure and experience

Job summary

A community mental health organization seeks a Certified Family Partner in Cedar Park, TX, to support families on their recovery journey. This role involves conducting home visits, mentoring parents, and facilitating support groups to empower families. Candidates must have personal experience with mental health issues and be willing to obtain certification. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families in need.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have parented a child with a documented mental health disorder for at least one year.
• Must be able to obtain Family Partner Certification within six months of hire.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving status

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to provide in-person support.
• Mentor and encourage parents, offering guidance and emotional support.
• Facilitate support groups for families.
• Facilitate support groups for families receiving services at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
• Serve as the certified family partner on the Wraparound team, ensuring the family’s voice and choices are heard and respected.
• Share knowledge of current and emerging trends that benefit families with colleagues.
• Support families in various settings, including schools, courts, medical and mental health clinics, and other child-serving systems.

Skills

Compassion

Advocacy skills

Mentoring

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Family Partner Certification (preferred)

Job description

Crisis Hotline: [phone] | Appointments or Services: 1-844-309-6385

Exciting Opportunity: Become a Certified Family Partner (CFP)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Family Partner (CFP) to provide vital support and advocacy for families as they engage in their recovery journey. Under the guidance of the Lead Certified Family Partner or other designated supervisor, the CFP will assist families in navigating their wellness and recovery process by fostering empowerment, self-advocacy, and engagement.

The CFP will play a key role in helping families make informed decisions that guide them toward wellness and recovery. Drawing from their own lived experience, the CFP builds trust and respect, working closely with families to help them develop their voices and learn to use them effectively in their treatment and recovery. The CFP ensures families are actively involved in decision-making, whether in routine situations, during a crisis, or throughout the Wraparound process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits to provide in-person support.
• Mentor and encourage parents, offering guidance and emotional support.
• Role model positive parenting and advocacy skills.
• Facilitate support groups for families receiving services at Bluebonnet.
• Serve as the certified family partner on the Wraparound team, ensuring that the family’s voice and choices are heard and respected.
• Share knowledge of current and emerging trends that benefit families with colleagues.
• Support families in various settings, including schools, courts, medical and mental health clinics, and other child-serving systems. This may involve attending ARDs, court hearings, doctor’s appointments, social security appointments, and more.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, treatment team members, and community resource agencies.
• Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with individuals, families, and community contacts.

This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families, supporting them through challenges and guiding them toward recovery with understanding, empathy, and expertise.

Applicable Differentials:

• $1.00/hr, tenure with BTCS
• Up to $2.00/hr, previous experience in a similar role at a community center in TX

**$200 Monthly Service Delivery Bonus**

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!

City

City Cedar Park

County

County Williamson County

Credentials

Credentials Minimum Qualifications: 18 years or older; high school diploma or GED
Must have parented a child with a documented mental health disorder one year or more prior to the child’s 18th birthday
Be able to obtain a Family Partner Certification within six months of hire
Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Currently hold a Certified Family Partner Certification
Bilingual

Administration:
1009 North Georgetown Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services as a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant dollars either directly from FTA or through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations, FTA Circular 4702.lB, and TxDOT PTN requirements as specified in Master Grant Agreement, and State Management Plan. Our Title VI Plan can be viewed here: Title VI Plan 2023-2026