Job Summary/Objective:
A Parent Support Partner works with a multi-disciplinary team, to help empower customers to live as independently as possible, and to live a person-centered, self-determined life. The Family Parent Support Partner works as part of a team with behavioral health, medical, educational and other professionals. Parent Support Partners assist parents and families, helps to improve their well-being, advocate for their needs, and become more independent at making informed decisions for their family’s wellbeing. The Parent Support Partner uses their own life experiences to help and encourage the people they serve. They teach skills, share helpful information, and show others that recovery and positive change are possible.
Essential Duties and Functions:
- Find and use mental health, medical, and other health care services.
- Help families feel heard, supported, and better prepared to make decisions about their child's care.
- Prepare for and get to appointments.
- Understand information about their health and services.
- Learn ways to manage mental/behavioral health, educational, social, medical concerns.
- Build skills that support recovery and independence.
- Become more involved in their families and communities.
- Improve their overall quality of life.
Qualifications:
- Possession of a High School Diploma or GED required.
- You are a parent of a youth with behavioral and/or developmental needs. Is currently or has been a participant of mental/behavioral health and/or educational services.
- Willingness to share one’s experience in behavioral health and educational systems.
- Certification through Michigan’s Peer Specialist Training and Certification Program (PSTC) preferred. Minimally, must be able to meet PSTC criteria to obtain Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Possess and maintain valid Michigan Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Benefits:
- Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire
- Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
- Company paid short and long term disability
- Employee assistance program
- 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service
- Social security alternative contributions
- Free YMCA membership
- Generous paid time off
- 14 paid holidays
- Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement
Trauma Informed System of Care:
A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains. Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”
PCN #354