Family Partner

About the Role

We are seeking a Family Partner to join our team in Newburgh, NY. This role is crucial in supporting families raising children with mental health challenges, offering guidance, resources, and advocacy to help them navigate the complexities of their situations.

Responsibilities

• Engage parents/caregivers in home and community activities to address goals on the waiver participant's service plan.
• Assist parents/caregivers in meeting the needs of the youth through education, support, coaching, modeling, and guiding.
• Teach parents/caregivers how to network and link to community resources and treatment providers.
• Guide and support linkage to individual, peer/parent support, and self-help groups for parents/caregivers.
• Provide information on community resources and assist families in connecting to these resources and natural supports.
• Strengthen and support caregiving efforts, focusing on emotional, physical health, parenting, and family interaction.
• Empower families to make informed choices about supports for themselves and their children.
• Develop families' capacity to participate in decisions about services and supports.
• Work with families and provider teams to promote effective collaboration and communication.
• Advocate with families to access supports, services, and activities.

Qualifications

• Parent/primary caregiver of a child with a diagnosed history of emotional/behavioral health disorders.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• High school diploma, high school equivalency, or a State Education Commencement Credential.
• Ability to complete Mandated Reporting self-directed online training.
• Experience working with children, preferably those with special needs.
• Ability to complete the Individualized Care Model and obtain PEP Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Complete safety in the home community training and OMH online Foundations training.

Pay

Rate of pay: $26.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM with flexibility (40 hours per week). Position requires working two days out of the Dept of Mental Health in Goshen, NY.

Location

Newburgh, NY