Parent Support Partner

About the role

The Parent Support Partner (PSP) for the Specialized Services for Youth department assists professional staff with implementation of treatment plan behavioral goals related to positive skill development and development of age-appropriate social behaviors. Services to be provided by the PSP are identified in the family plan of service, are related to identified treatment goals and are under supervision of relevant professionals. This position provides coaching to the parent(s)/guardian(s) consistent with the Service and Support Plan. The PSP assists with coordinating the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for SSY, and actively recruits parents/guardians and community members for the PAC. The PSP for the Specialized Services for Youth department reports to the Out-Patient South Supervisor of Specialized Services for Youth department.

Responsibilities

• Document in the form of written notes in ODIN on all family/youth contacts and or activities conducted on their behalf.
• Assist families as necessary to apply for Medicaid benefits.
• Provide support to the therapists, youth and family when a youth is hospitalized.
• Ensure that all necessary service authorizations for PSP services are entered into ODIN and are approved in order to provide continuity of care in a seamless manner for all clients.
• Provide support to the therapists, youth and family as identified in the youth’s Service and Supports Plan.
• Assist in implementing identified objectives as indicated in the OCHN Protocols.
• Conduct client check-ins as necessary, provides check-in contact when therapists are unavailable as appropriate.
• Assist in facilitating community referrals to resources identified by