Family Partner FEP

Texana Center; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

Texana Center in Rosenberg, TX seeks a Family Partner for the First Episode Psychosis Program to support families navigating care. The role involves peer mentorship, advocacy, and helping families leverage existing community resources.

You will work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional schedule flexibility. A valid Texas driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required; mileage is paid. Prior Family Partner experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must be a Certified Family Partner at hire or within 6 months.
• Texas driver’s license in good standing required.
• Must be a parent of a child who has used child-serving services.
• Experience navigating child-serving systems and articulating lived experience in care and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to families of individuals with mental health disorders.
• Assist parents in advocating for services and utilizing resources; support Recovery Process.
• Contribution to Recovery Plan development with strengths, needs, and supports; guidance to family.

Skills

Engagement

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Family Partner (hire or within 6 months)

Tools

Texas Driver’s License

Job description

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Family Partner FEP

Full Time Rosenberg BH Clinic, Rosenberg, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1979

Salary Range: $17.06 To $18.95 Hourly

Family Partner - First Episode Psychosis Program

Role Responsibilities

The Family Partner provides peer support services to families with individuals who have emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders. The Family Partner assists the parent/caregiver in becoming an advocate for the individual in services, provides guidance in utilizing existing services and developing/organizing natural resources within the family and community. The Family Partner assumes a peer-mentoring role, engages the family in the Recovery Process, provides on-going training to the parent/caregiver to sustain success and improve outcomes for the child and family. The Family Partner can assist in the development of the Recovery Plan with strengths, needs, skills, supports and resources. The position reports directly to the FEP Team Leader. The Family Partner performs other duties as assigned by the Team Leader. Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team. Must have excellent engagement, time management and organizational skills. Routine hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday with flexibility for schedule changes to allow for appointments outside of routine work hours. Must have reliable vehicle and transportation. Mileage paid. The Family Partner is responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the Center compliance policy.

• 90% $17.06/ hour to start
• 95% $18.00/hour at 6 mos. with satisfactory performance
• 100% $18.95/hour at 1 year with satisfactory performance

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Family Partner at hire or within 6 months of hire
• Texas driver’s license in good standing as defined by Texana Center’s procedure
• Must be a parent of a child who is currently, or has in the past, received services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues
• Have successfully navigated a child serving system for 2 years and be able to articulate their lived experience as it relates to care and advocacy for their child who is in a stable place in their recovery

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Certified Family Partner
• Knowledge of Texana programs and resources in the Fort Bend County service area

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Kneeling
• Pushing
• Stooping
• Walking
• Standing
• Hearing (with Aid)
• Operate Office Equipment
• Operate Motor Vehicle
• Ability to See
• Ability to Write
• Moderate Lifting and Carrying (15#-45#)
• Ability to Perform SAMA
• Ability to Perform CPR

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer