Family Support Provider

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 22,620 - 25,926; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

Birthday off

Seven Paid Holidays

Competitive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Perryville, MO seeks a Family Support Provider to assist parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional disorders. This role involves providing support and information, facilitating planning processes, and connecting families to community resources.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma and relevant personal experience. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $16.42 to $18.82 based on experience, along with generous benefits including paid time off and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain a MO Class E Driver's License and proof of continuous auto insurance.
• Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder.
• Must be a Missouri Resident for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist parents/caregivers in understanding their child's needs.
• Provide support to empower parents/caregivers in planning meetings.
• Connect families to community resources.

Skills

Family support skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / HSE

Job description

Location: Perryville, MO – This position would travel to our outer county offices as part of the position (Perryville, Fredericktown, Ste. Genevieve).

Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Base Pay: $16.42 - 18.82/hour, depending on experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED / HSE (at minimum)
• Must be a family member with a child who has been, or currently has, a behavioral or emotional disorder.
• Must successfully complete the FSP training as approved and provided by MO DMH
• Must be a Missouri Resident for at least two years.
• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation. Travel in own vehicle is required.

What is a Family Support Provider?

Family support providers (FSP) assist the parents and caregivers of children up to the age of 25 with serious emotional disorders. FSPs will share information, offer support, and model advocacy skills to assist families/caregivers with overcoming the challenges of raising and supporting a child with serious emotional disorders.

The FSP partners with the Community Support Specialist to support the family as they work to reach their identified goals.

Essential Functions

• Provide information and support to the parent/caregiver so they have a better understanding of their child/youth's needs and explore options to be considered as part of their treatment;
• Assist the parent/caregiver in understanding the planning process and the importance of their voice in the development and implementation of the individualized treatment plan;
• Provide support to empower the parents/caregivers to be a voice for their child/youth and family in the planning meeting;
• Work with the family to highlight the importance of individualized planning and the strengths-based approach;
• Assist the family in understanding the roles of the various providers and the importance of the "team" approach;
• Discuss the benefit of natural supports within their family and community;
• Introduce methods for problem solving and developing strategies to address issues that need work;
• Provide support and information to parents/caregivers of Transition Age Youth related to the shift from being the decision maker to being the support to the youth as they become more independent.
• Connecting families to community resources.
• Education regarding services available through CCC.
• Community outreach/education.
• Participate as a member of the clinical team.
• Providing client's point of view at team meetings, treatment planning meetings, and psychiatric visits.

The Agency

Community Counseling Center (CCC) – Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource – is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
• Get a day off for your birthday!
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Referral Program
• Much More!

Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.