MFT Parent Partner

About the role

MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partners work with parents to promote engagement in case activities via weekly phone, video, or face-to-face contacts. They offer responsive, flexible services that meet families where they are, fostering meaningful engagement and providing tailored support to help families thrive.

Responsibilities

• Work with parents to promote engagement in case activities via weekly phone, video, or face-to-face contacts.
• Attend training as required within the program and agency.
• Coach parents on what to expect throughout the child welfare process.
• Help maintain connections between parents and children by observing and advocating for children and family rights.
• Assist parents in identifying and advocating for their needs.
• Provide permanency, encouragement, outreach, and advocacy by connecting parents to resources within their communities.
• Collaborate with the MFT team to support the family and provide services.
• Complete all required MDHHS and MFT documentation within established timeframes.
• Support families by attending Family Team Meetings or Team Decision Meetings, court hearings, treatment and recovery appointments, or other events with parents.
• Provide a monthly one-hour voluntary support group meeting to all caregivers engaged in Parent Partner services.
• Transport adults or children with parent(s) present utilizing personal vehicle, as needed.
• Drive for agency business.
• Perform other duties as assigned per supervisor’s request.

Requirements

• A previously personal opened CPS or foster care case with successful case closure.
• A stable family situation without current Children’s Protective Services (CPS) substantiation for safety issues.
• No confirmed child abuse reported during the role of Parent Partner.
• Flexibility to attend meetings and facilitate groups including non-standard work hours such as evenings and weekends to meet client needs.
• Participation in mandated training(s), supervision, and team meetings.
• A willingness to share parenting experiences as a learning tool with other parents, community partners, and referring workers.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and personal auto insurance with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on needs of the clients served.
• Participation is required in initial and ongoing training provided by MDHHS and Agency.

Qualifications

• Not eligible for employment if convicted of any felony or placed on the Central Registry.
• If receives a new CPS complaint while employed, activities with MFT caregivers must be suspended until the investigation is complete.
• An investigation with confirmed abuse and neglect will result in end of employment.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with families.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of child welfare systems and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

MiFamily Together (MFT) offers competitive compensation up to $20.79/hour based on relevant life and work experience.

Pay

Up to $20.79/hour based on relevant life and work experience.

Schedule

This position is primarily office based, but may require occasional travel to other Agency offices as required by position responsibilities and/or agency management.