Family Support Partner

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Part-Time Family Support Partner in the United States. The role involves working with families through the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program, providing support and case management.

This position is flexible, requiring between 15 to 29 hours per week, with responsibilities including family meetings, documentation, and collaboration with a clinical team. Qualifications include a High School diploma and relevant lived experience.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a primary caregiver of a youth with complex needs.
• Experience navigating child mental health and/or child welfare systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of approximately ten families.
• Provide phone and email support throughout the week.
• Complete accurate documentation in EMR system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written skills

Excellent verbal skills

Oral skills

Computer knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist credentialing

Job description

Program Overview

In partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, Youth Villages provides community‑based, multidisciplinary support to youth from birth to age18 through the Intensive In‑Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program. Staff work alongside youth and families to deliver individualized services including case management, care coordination, psychiatric care, individual and family therapy, crisis and de‑escalation support, and peer support.

Part‑Time Family Support Partner

Responsibilities include.

• Carry a caseload of approximately ten families.
• Work as part of a collaborative team to support families enrolled in IIBHT.
• Meet each family within 72 hours of intake to identify caregiver support needs.
• Provide phone and email support throughout the week.
• Schedule and meet with adult family members at least once per week at a convenient community location.
• Structure sessions based on caregiver needs and identified goals, such as leveraging strengths, normalizing help‑seeking behavior, de‑stigmatizing mental health challenges, increasing youth self‑advocacy and self‑efficacy, and expanding supports across life domains.
• Maintain high communication with teammates and consult with the clinical team on clinical needs or high‑risk safety concerns, providing unified support to the family.
• Discharge youth once program outcomes have been achieved.
• Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills.
• Travel up to 60–80 miles to meet families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required).
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

This position is part‑time and fluctuates between 15 to 29 hours per week. The schedule is flexible and non‑traditional, based around the availability of the youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community‑based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Lived experience as a primary caregiver of a youth with complex needs (required).
• Experience successfully navigating child mental health and/or child welfare systems (required).
• Must have or be eligible for Peer Support Specialist credentialing (required).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage, and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time).
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mileage & cell phone reimbursement (when applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
• Growth & development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
• Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We train our employees to build the skills needed to work with the communities we serve, honoring the needs of all backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any form and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work we do each day.