Family Partner

Burke; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 26,395 - 32,260; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven work

Impactful community engagement

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Lufkin, TX is seeking a Family Partner to join its Youth Crisis Outreach Team. This role supports caregivers of children receiving mental health services through peer mentoring and advocacy based on personal experience. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, have relevant personal experience, and maintain professionalism in sharing their story. This position involves active family engagement and the facilitation of community resources.

Qualifications

• Must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child/adolescent with mental health treatment experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license is required.
• Must obtain certification as a Family Partner within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer mentoring and guidance to primary caregivers.
• Encourage family participation in treatment.
• Model self-advocacy skills.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Advocacy

Community resource connection

Self-advocacy skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Number: P#1615
Location: Lufkin, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday | Generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $29,328 annually

Position Overview

Burke is seeking a Family Partner to join our Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) in Lufkin, TX. This role is designed to support primary caregivers of children and adolescents receiving mental health services by providing peer mentoring, advocacy, and engagement support based on lived experience.

The Family Partner plays a critical role in strengthening family involvement in the treatment process, promoting self-advocacy, and connecting families to both formal and informal community resources. This is a non-clinical, peer-support position that requires authenticity, professionalism, and a commitment to empowering families during challenging times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer mentoring and guidance to primary caregivers
• Encourage and support active family participation in treatment
• Model self-advocacy skills and empowerment strategies
• Provide information, referrals, and non-clinical skills training
• Identify natural, non-traditional, and community-based supports
• Support ongoing family engagement in services
• Document all services provided (in-person and remote) in a timely and accurate manner

Required Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Experience:
Must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child or adolescent who has successfully received at least one (1) year of treatment for a mental health diagnosis and/or participated in Special Education services.

Licensure/Certification:

Valid Texas driver's license

Ability to attend required training and pass testing to become a Certified Family Partner (must obtain certification within the first year of employment)

Special Requirements

• Must be willing to share personal lived experience as a recipient of mental health services in a professional and supportive manner
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator
• Ability to complete SAMA (Satori Alternative to Managing Aggressive Behavior), CPR, and First Aid training

Physical Requirements

• Sight, hearing, and verbal communication abilities
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Walking and driving
• Hand and finger dexterity

Why Join Burke?

Burke is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities across East Texas. As a Family Partner, you will use your lived experience to create meaningful change, support families in crisis, and serve as a trusted advocate within a collaborative care team.

If you are passionate about helping families navigate the mental health system and want to make a direct impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.