26-10540 Mobile Parent Support Partner - Families Forward - Second Shift

Ceicmh; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift incentive: +$1.25/hour (5pm-12am

Weekend incentive: +$3/hour (Fri 5pm-M

Location in Lansing, MI

Job summary

CMHA-CEI, Families Forward Crisis Services in Lansing, Michigan, seeks a Parent Support Partner to work with families in crisis, providing validation, coaching, and advocacy for positive parenting.

Responsibilities include mobile crisis team involvement, coordination with a Mental Health Therapist, and ensuring high-quality client service while navigating program services and community referrals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience with persons with emotional impairments.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a child with SED.
• Must complete Parent Support Partner training within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services and direct interventions for families in crisis.
• Be part of mobile crisis team with a Mental Health Therapist to meet families in the community.
• Advocate for positive parenting and connect families to services.
• Explain program services and ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

Experience with emotional impairments

Parent caregiver experience

Parent Support Partner training within

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shift Incentive Opportunities

+ $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm - 12am
+ $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm - Monday 8am

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator of Families Forward Crisis Services, this position provides an enhanced level of support for parents or primary caregivers of a child with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) who are in crisis service. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with clients and family members. Will be a part of a mobile crisis team that includes a Mental Health Therapist that will go into the community to meet with families in crisis. Will also be a support to families that go between crisis services units. Will use their unique skills and qualities to act as a role model to parents or primary caregivers, providing validation, encouragement, and coaching. Will act as an advocate for positive parenting behaviors and connection to services. Will strive to provide outstanding customer service, also explain/answer questions regarding program services.Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of high school diploma or G.E.D. required. One year of experience interacting with persons with emotional impairments required. A minimum of one (1) year's experience as the parent or primary caregiver of a child with a severe emotional disturbance. Must have received public mental health services in the past for the child’s SED (preferably with Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties). Must complete Parent Support Partner training program within one (1) year of hire through the mandatory ACMH Parent Support Partner certification program. Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both orally and in writing is required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirements

Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a Michigan State Police clearance check, upon verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record, and to undergo and pass a Central Registry Screening. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply

CMHA's promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours

$19.85 - $22.23 per hour with scheduled, annual increases that can resultin a hourly rate of $25.80 per hour 4:00 pm-12:00 am, 40 hours a week.

Shift Incentive Opportunities;+ $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm - 12am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm - Monday 8am

Location: Families Forward/Crisis Services, Lansing, Michigan.