MFT Parent Partner

About the role

The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has previously worked with children and families in a child protective services or foster care setting, successfully closing cases. This role involves promoting engagement with parents through regular contact methods and supporting families in maintaining connections with their children.

Responsibilities

• Offer responsive, flexible services to meet families' needs.
• Foster meaningful engagement and provide tailored support to help families thrive.
• Support the reduction of children experiencing out-of-home care and the trauma associated with removal.
• 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 the child welfare process and help maintain connections between parents and children.
• Assist parents in building protective factors and connecting them to community resources.
• Collaborate with the MFT team to support the family and provide services.
• Complete 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 using personal vehicle, as needed.
• Drive for agency business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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.
• 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.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on needs of the clients served.
• Participation 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.
• Must receive 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 and maintain relationships with families.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with families in various settings.
• Knowledge of child welfare processes and resources.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

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

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on needs of the clients served.