Family Support Provider

Eldon

Family Support Provider ======================= **Department:**Youth CPRC **Employment Type:**Full Time **Location:**Eldon - Mill Street **Compensation:**$19.00 / hour ### Description **Turn Your Experience Into Hope as a Family Support Provider** Use your lived experience to make a difference for other families. As a Family Support Provider, you'll walk alongside parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders---offering understanding, advocacy, and practical support based on what you've lived and learned. **This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:** * Has navigated the behavioral health system for their own child and wants to help others do the same * Believes in the power of peer support and parent-to-parent connection * Finds fulfillment in guiding families through complex systems with empathy and encouragement ### Key Responsibilities * Coaching and supporting families to better understand and meet their child's needs * Helping parents build strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and care teams * Connecting families with community resources, support groups, and educational materials * Providing encouragement and emotional support during crises and challenging times * Assisting with meeting preparation and participation as requested by the family * Collaborating with the treatment team to create individualized, family-centered service plans * Submitting timely documentation, including progress notes completed collaboratively within 24 hours * Traveling to meet families and attend team meetings as needed - **Driving is an essential function of this position** ### Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED required WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder * Must complete and pass the FSP Relias training and DBH FSP training, and obtain a Family Support Provider certification within 6 months of hire date * A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required **You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:** * Have a personal understanding of the challenges families face in navigating behavioral health systems * Are a natural encourager and strong communicator who leads with empathy * Want to be a trusted ally to parents who feel overwhelmed or alone * Are detail-oriented and dependable when it comes to documentation and follow-through * Are ready to turn your family's journey into a source of strength and guidance for others