Family Partner (Waco, TX)

Under the immediate supervision of the KCF Division Director, or Lead Certified Family Partner, a Certified Family Partner (CFP) plays a key role in engaging families in mental health services by using their lived experience to build rapport and help families navigate services and build skills. CFPs are a benefit of Texas Medicaid for Parents (birth, adoptive, and foster parents).


EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Per referral from Case Managers, Therapists, Skills Trainers, and/or other Treatment Team
  members, Family Partner meets with parents/caregivers of children served by Klaras Center for Families to provide experienced advice and guidance concerning KCF services and mental health services in general.
• Under the supervision of KCF Division Director, or Lead Certified Family Partner, provides emotional support to parents/caregivers struggling to meet their unique parental demands and personal challenges.
• Participates as a team member in conferences designed for the diagnosis and treatment of clients.
• Assists parents in identifying barriers and problems as well as in problem solving.
• Provides education and assistance in navigating and advocating for their child in child serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.).
• Facilitates and assists in identifying formal and informal community resources and support.
• Provides Coaching, and skills training for the parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Co-facilitates the Parent Support Group in an effort to support, empower, and guide parents of
  children and adolescents served at KCF.
• Increases knowledge and skills through attendance of outside conferences and seminars whenever
  possible.
• May provide transportation to clients or caregivers.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Essential Functions

• Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and telephone skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, reliability, and dependability towards Center employees, clients, and the community
• Must display excellent organizational skills and time management
• Must have Rehabilitation/Skills Training.
• Stooping, bending, sitting, standing for prolonged periods and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Works mainly in office setting with 50% of time transporting clients and other errands
• Ability to be CPR and PMAB certified
• Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Be a legally authorized representative (LARs), or primary caregiver of a Medicaid eligible child or youth (20 years of age and younger) who is diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance (SED), a mental health or substance use condition, with at least 1 year of dealing with mental health issues with their own child, if so please provide information.
• Must meet qualifications and complete Certified Family Partner training within one year of hire

Hours: 8AM-5PM M-F with possible variations per client needs

Salary: $31,200 annually/$15.0000 hourly

Position: 612

Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
              **Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment
 

Department: Klaras Center for Families
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position