Family Partner Certified

Kcc Eci; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

401K Plan

Job summary

Klaras Center for Families in Waco, TX seeks a Family Partner to support caregivers of CSC-FEP clients under CSC program supervision. The role focuses on guidance, emotional support, and coordination with service providers.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience parenting a child with SMI, and strong communication skills. Local travel, valid driver's license, and CPR/PMAB certification may be required. Full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience parenting a child with Severe Mental Illness required.
• Experience in social services work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with parents/caregivers to provide guidance on CSC services.
• Provide emotional support to families of CSC clients.
• Participate in conferences for diagnosis and treatment of clients.
• Act as liaison with agencies, physicians, schools and employers.
• Co-facilitate Parent Support Groups.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Connecting families with resources

Providing emotional support

Identifying family goals

Time management

Local travel

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience parenting a child with Severe Mental Illness

Experience in social services (preferred)

Job description

Under the immediate supervision of Coordinated SpecialtyCare Program Manager, the Family Partner performs advanced human services support work in the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network offices and community at large. Specifically, this worker provides informationto caregiver(s) of Coordinated SpecialtyCare First EpisodePsychosis (CSC-FEP) clients, as well as providing emotionalsupport, experienced guidance, and problem-solving assistance in a effort to strengthen the caregiver(s) and client relationship.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Per referral from Case Managers, Therapists, Skills Trainers, and/or other Treatment Team members, Family Partner meets with parents/caregivers of clients served in the CSC program to provide experienced advice and guidance concerning CSC services and mental health services in general.
• Under the supervision of CSC Program Manager, provides emotional support to parents/caregivers of CSC clients struggling to meet their unique parental demands and personal challenges.
• Participates as a team member in conferences designed for the diagnosis and treatment of clients.
• Assists parents in identifying barriers and problems as well as in problem solving.
• On behalf of parents/caregivers, acts as liaison and advocate with appropriate agencies, physicians,schools, employers, etc.
• Consults and meets with other KCF Family Partners regularly.
• Co-facilitates Parent Support Groups in an effort to support, empower, and guide parents of CSC clients.
• Increases knowledge and skills through attendance of outside conferences and seminars whenever possible.
• May provide transportation to clients or caregivers.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

• Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation
• Excellent verbal communication with clients, staff, and community providers
• Connecting families with resources
• Providing emotional support and guidance to families
• Identifying family goals
• Time management required to meet service goals
• Local travel using Center vehicle
• Stooping, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding for prolonged periods, and lifting up to 15lbs.
• Ability to be CPR and PMABcertified
• Valid driver's license andliability insurance required. 25% local travel.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience parenting at least one child with a SevereMental Illness required
• Experience in social services work preferred

Salary: $15.0000 hourly/$31,200.00 annually
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Position: 709

Location: 110 S. 12th St. Waco, Texas

Department: Klaras Center for Families
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Networkstrives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• Employer paid Dental Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• 12paid Holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)

**Certain Requirements Needed**