Family Peer Level I

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison for the family between Department of Human Services (DHS), courts, hospitals, schools and other community agencies to which the family needs access
• Serves as a liaison functions between the Health Team and other community services and groups
• Transports families and children to various locations
• Organizes and generates parent/youth support groups, while encouraging parent/youth participation
• Attends any scheduled meetings that are required
• Acts as a role model in relationships with clients and their families
• Completes paperwork to document activities and observations in a timely manner
• Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit organizations
• Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant local, state, and federal government agencies
• Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health Crises
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have lived experience as a caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult who has mental health or behavioral health challenges
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance
• Completes the following at the start of employment: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Wrap 101 Training
• Previous experience in the mental health environment preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Able to travel locally approximately 95% of the time
• Able to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer