System of Care Family Partner (Ashe, Alleghany, Stokes)

Vaya Health; North Carolina; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated Family Partner to support children and families facing serious emotional and behavioral challenges. In this remote role, you will leverage your personal experience as a caregiver to coach and educate families on navigating the behavioral health system. You will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration among service providers and advocating for trauma-informed care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while working within a supportive community framework. If you are passionate about helping others and have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by families, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver for children with emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Knowledge of System of Care values and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support families by providing education and advocacy in a trauma-informed manner.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to develop local Community Collaboratives.

Skills

Knowledge of behavioral health system

Coaching and modeling

Advocacy skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Experience as a primary caregiver

Job description

Location:

Remote - must live in or near Ashe, Alleghany, or Stokes County, North Carolina.

General Statement of Job

The Family Partner is or has been a primary caregiver (e.g., parent; legal guardian) of a child with serious emotional, intellectual/developmental, behavioral, substance use or mental health concerns. They possess knowledge of the behavioral health system and provide coaching, modeling, and education on system protocols and processes. The Family Partner supports children, youth, and families by adhering to System of Care (SOC) values, facilitating collaboration among multiple service providers, and advocating in a trauma-informed, individualized manner. They work with community stakeholders to develop and support local Community Collaboratives, ensuring active youth and family representation, and provide training and leadership opportunities to families and agencies. The Family Partner collaborates with the SOC Coordinator to serve children, youth, families, and stakeholders across a three-county area.