Family Partner

About the role

The Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The program's goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.

Responsibilities

• Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one-on-one and in group settings
• Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills, to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports
• Work as a “collaborative advocate,” helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems
• Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community
• Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/self-control plans as well as self-care plans for youth/families
• Participate in peer forums which may include public speaking engagements
• Maintain accurate and high-quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage

Qualifications

• Lived experience parenting a child who has received mental or behavioral health treatment; OR involvement with cross system (Juvenile Justice; Mental and/or Behavioral Health treatment; Special Education; Substance Use Disorder Treatment) involvement;
• Required: At least 21 years of age
• High School/GED required
• Flexible schedule to meet client and family needs is required
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Own vehicle; Valid Washington Drivers License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier

Skills of an Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and organizational skills

Benefits

• Starting at $22.95 - $25.45 hourly
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• An additional compensation upon passing the bilingual language proficiency exam
• $1000 Sign-on Bonus
• Mileage reimbursement
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage, and fertility coverage
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays

Position Details

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday; 10am to 6pm
• Must maintain a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and weekends as needed
• Supports the South Seattle, South King County and Tukwila areas

Key Words

• negotiable
• nonprofit
• mental health
• mental health agency
• behavioral health
• healthcare
• counselor
• youth advocate
• family advocate
• children advocate
• peer counselor
• certified peer counselor
• adolescent
• advocate