Family Partner & Peer Mentor for Youth Crisis Support

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center in McKinney, TX seeks a Youth Crisis Outreach Team Certified Family Partner (CFP) to provide peer mentoring, support to families with children aged 3-17, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in home, school, and community settings under YCOT supervision.

Minimum High School Diploma or GED; must be a parent or LAR with relevant experience navigating child-serving systems.

Qualifications

• Must have either 1) a High School Diploma; OR 2) a High School Equivalency Certificate (GED).
• Must be a parent or legally authorized representative with at least one year raising a child or adolescent with an emotional/mental health issue.
• At least one year navigating a child-serving system (mental health, juvenile justice, social security, or special education).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer mentor to parents and caregivers, providing informal emotional support and lived experience.
• Research and share community resources with families that meet their needs; assist access to social supports.
• Teach families and caregivers effective advocacy skills.
• Facilitate collaboration with professionals in the community.
• Co-respond to individuals in mental health crisis with YCOT members.
• Respond to crises at schools, detention centers, hospitals, or homes.
• Ensure families receive appropriate follow up after a crisis intervention.
• Attend YCOT meetings and trainings.
• Maintain certification by completing CEUs every two years.
• Assist in connecting individuals to YCOT, MCOT, YES Waiver, MST, and other resources.

Skills

Peer mentoring

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Community resources

Time management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Collin County Mental Health Retardation Center in McKinney, TX seeks a Youth Crisis Outreach Team Certified Family Partner (CFP) to provide peer mentoring, support to families with children aged 3-17, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in home, school, and community settings under YCOT supervision.

Minimum High School Diploma or GED; must be a parent or LAR with relevant experience navigating child-serving systems.