Family Partner | Longview

Community Healthcore; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Longview, Texas is looking for a Family Partner to deliver services to children and their families in outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will assist caregivers in navigating social supports, lead educational meetings, and coordinate with other agencies. A High School Diploma or GED and experience as a parent of a child with serious emotional disturbances are required. Good communication skills are essential for success in this role and the position includes routine 8 to 10 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• Experience as a parent of a child with serious emotional disturbances is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist caregivers in accessing social supports.
• Lead educational meetings and provide mentoring.
• Coordinate with other providers and agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Delivery of contract requirement services to children and their families in an outpatient setting. Services will be provided in individual, family and group settings. The Family partner develops and maintains a data collection system indicating referrals, resources, and barriers to treatment. The Family Partner will assist care givers in accessing social supports, assist with achieving plan of care objectives, lead educational meetings, and provide mentoring. Staff member completes Medicaid Administrative Claiming. Adjunctive services include coordination with other providers/agencies, staffing, and serving as resource for other staff. The Family partner will use professional and technical skills as described in Core Competency Inventory.

Education/licensure

High School Diploma or GED. Current valid driver\'s license in state of residence.

Experience/Knowledge

This position requires you to have a child with a mental illness for whom you have sought services.

Experienced parent of a child or young adult with serious emotional disturbance. Must be able to demonstrate good oral and written communication.

Physical requirements

Ability and strength to sit, bend, and reach during an 8 to 10 hour day. Able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds. Sensory acuity sufficient to evaluate, treat, and monitor patient needs and maintain accurate records. Fine motor skills sufficient to legibly document or communicate. Routine 8 to 10 hour shifts with weekends off.