Family Support Provider

Compass Health Network; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health, Inc. in Clinton, MO is seeking a Family Support Provider to coach and support families of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders. You will advocate, connect families to resources, and work with care teams to develop practical, family-centered plans.

Requirements include lived experience, Relias/DBH FSP training, and a valid driver's license. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes documentation and emergency support in a collaborative community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder
• Must complete and pass FSP Relias and DBH FSP training and obtain certification within 6 months
• A valid driver's license and agency required automobile coverage

Responsibilities

• Coaching and supporting families to better understand and meet their child's needs
• Helping parents build strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and care teams
• Connecting families with community resources, support groups, and educational materials
• Providing encouragement and emotional support during crises and challenging times
• Assisting with meeting preparation and participation as requested by the family
• Collaborating with the treatment team to create individualized, family-centered service plans
• Submitting timely documentation, including progress notes completed collaboratively within 24 hours
• Traveling to meet families and attend team meetings as needed - Driving is an essential function of this position

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Relias training

DBH FSP training

Family Support Provider certification

Job description

Family Support Provider

Department: Youth CPRC

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Clinton - 2nd Street

Compensation: $19.50 / hour

Description

Turn Your Experience Into Hope as a Family Support Provider Use your lived experience to make a difference for other families. As a Family Support Provider, you'll walk alongside parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders - offering understanding, advocacy, and practical support based on what you've lived and learned.

This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:

• Has navigated the behavioral health system for their own child and wants to help others do the same
• Believes in the power of peer support and parent-to-parent connection
• Finds fulfillment in guiding families through complex systems with empathy and encouragement

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and supporting families to better understand and meet their child's needs
• Helping parents build strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and care teams
• Connecting families with community resources, support groups, and educational materials
• Providing encouragement and emotional support during crises and challenging times
• Assisting with meeting preparation and participation as requested by the family
• Collaborating with the treatment team to create individualized, family-centered service plans
• Submitting timely documentation, including progress notes completed collaboratively within 24 hours
• Traveling to meet families and attend team meetings as needed - Driving is an essential function of this position

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required

WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder
• Must complete and pass the FSP Relias training and DBH FSP training, and obtain a Family Support Provider certification within 6 months of hire date
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Have a personal understanding of the challenges families face in navigating behavioral health systems
• Are a natural encourager and strong communicator who leads with empathy
• Want to be a trusted ally to parents who feel overwhelmed or alone
• Are detail-oriented and dependable when it comes to documentation and follow-through
• Are ready to turn your family's journey into a source of strength and guidance for others