Parent Support Partner

Easterseals MORC Logo; Auburn Hills, Southfield, Walled Lake (MI, MI, MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dependent care reimbursement

Paid Leave Options

Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Student loan repayment options

Wellness Programs

Bonus incentives

Job summary

Easterseals MORC is seeking a Parent Support Partner to help families navigate behavioral health and developmental needs. The role requires lived experience as a parent or caregiver, plus MDHHS PSP eligibility and CPSP certification within 12 months of hire.

Ideal candidates will collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams, utilize EHRs for care coordination, and support person-centered goals across transitions of care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must qualify as a Parent Support Partner (PSP) per MDHHS requirements.
• Must possess and maintain CPSP certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Lived experience of supporting a youth with behavioral/mental health needs or developmental disability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care across medical and behavioral health providers.
• Educate individuals on health conditions, treatment options, and resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to assess and plan services.
• Utilize EHR and health IT systems to coordinate services and track outcomes.
• Monitor care plans and support individuals at various readiness stages, including crisis.

Skills

Lived experience

Public mental health system knowledge

Caregiver experience

MDHHS requirements familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Ancillary Program - Housing, PSS/YSS, OT, IPS

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Parent Support Partnerto help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers!

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.


• Paid Leave Options Available


• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.


• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)


• Wellness Programs


• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.


• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.


• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.


• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.


• Student loan repayment options


• Pet Insurance

Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.


• Must qualify as a Parent Support Partner (PSP) in accordance with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) requirements. PSP qualification requires meeting the following criteria:
  
  
  • Be a parent or primary caregiver with lived experience raising a child with behavioral or mental health needs and/or an intellectual/developmental disability, including autism.
  
  
  • Have knowledge of and experience navigating the public mental health system.
  
  
  • Be employed by a PIHP, CMHSP, or contracted provider, as applicable to MDHHS requirements.
  
  
  • Successfully complete the MDHHS-approved Parent Support Partner training curriculum and required ongoing training.
  
  


• Must possess and maintain Certified Parent Support Partner (CPSP) certification or obtain certification within twelve (12) months of hire.


• Relevant lived experience of supporting a youth family member experiencing psychosis required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and support individualized care plans, ensuring assessment findings, screenings, and wellness initiatives are integrated into person-centered care.


• Coordinate care across medical, behavioral health, substance use, hospital, and long-term care providers to support continuity of services and transitions of care.


• Educate individuals on health conditions, treatment options, medications, and available resources to promote self-management and achievement of care goals.


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and psychiatrists to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate services for individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, and substance use needs.


• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and health information technology systems to facilitate communication, coordinate services, and track care outcomes.


• Monitor performance measures, patient outcomes, and care plan progress while engaging and supporting individuals at various stages of readiness for change, including those in crisis.

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Auto Insurance

Driver's License

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