Family Partner

Burke; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful community impact

Supportive workplace environment

Job summary

A mental health service provider is looking for a Certified Family Partner in Virginia to support families and caregivers. You'll provide mentoring, engage families in treatment, and assist them in navigating community support. The position requires a valid Texas Driver's License and prior experience as a caregiver of a child with mental health needs. It's a chance to make a meaningful impact in your community by empowering families and improving engagement in services.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child/adolescent with mental health treatment experience.
• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• Physical ability to complete necessary training modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer mentoring and support to primary caregivers.
• Engage families in the treatment process.
• Maintain family engagement throughout services.
• Document all family partner services.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Family engagement

Self-advocacy teaching

Documentation

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Location: Burke - Polk and Angelina Mental Health Clinics

Schedule: Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Overview

Burke is seeking a Certified Family Partner to serve as an active member of the Intensive Case Management/Wraparound team. This role provides peer mentoring and support to primary caregivers, helps engage families in the treatment process, and promotes self-advocacy and family empowerment.

The Certified Family Partner will provide information, referrals, and non-clinical skills training; support ongoing family engagement; assist with identifying natural, non-traditional, and community-based support systems; and document all family partner services, including both face-to-face and non-face-to-face activities.

This position is shared between two clinics and requires weekly travel to the Angelina County FCA clinic.

Key Responsibilities

Provide peer mentoring and support to primary caregivers

Engage families in the treatment process

Model and teach self-advocacy skills

Provide information, referrals, and non-clinical skills training

Maintain family engagement throughout services

Assist families in identifying natural, non-traditional, and community support systems

Accurately document all family partner services, including face-to-face and non-face-to-face activities

Participate as an active member of the Intensive Case Management/Wraparound team

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent required

Experience

Must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child or adolescent who has successfully received at least one year of treatment for a mental health diagnosis and/or special education services

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Texas Driver's License required

Must be able to attend training and successfully test to become a Certified Family Partner

Physical Requirements

Sight, hearing, and verbal communication skills

Hand and finger dexterity

Ability to walk, drive a vehicle, and lift up to 25 pounds

Additional Requirements

Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggressive Behavior (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training modules

Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator

Must be willing to share stories of lived experience as a recipient of mental health services

Must have a reliable vehicle

Why Join Burke

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your lived experience to support families, strengthen engagement in services, and make a direct impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and caregivers in your community.