Mobile Family Support Specialist; Family Crisis Stabilization Services

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Mobile Family Support Specialist (Family Crisis Stabilization Services)
Apply locations US - OR - Portland 016 Kerns Building time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition  Mobile Family Support Specialist (Family Crisis Stabilization Services)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule
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This position is based at the Kerns Building in NE Portland, OR, but the majority of work will be performed in the community. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Position: Mobile Family Support Specialist

Program
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Family Crisis Stabilization Services

Cascadia’s Mission and Vision:

Mission
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Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision
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We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.

Position description
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Family Support Specialists are individuals who are parenting or have parented a child with emotional or developmental or complex health challenges, have learned to navigate complex systems of services and benefits. This position works in coordination with clinicians in their assigned area of support. The Mobile Peer Provider models wellness and recovery while offering acceptance, hope, options, opportunities, problem solving, non-directive and supportive peer services based on respect and mutuality through similar or shared lived experiences to individuals they are responding to.

The employee works collaboratively with mental health and physical health care providers, police agencies, emergency departments, school personnel, and other social service agencies to assure the best possible treatment for clients, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment.

This position must understand, appreciate, and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches, and helps create a work environment of inclusion, safety, and acceptance.

Essential Responsibilities

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

General:

• Provide mobile support to parents and families experiencing emotional, developmental, or health challenges in Multnomah County.
• Assists the parent to be confident in their skills and guidance for parenting a child, young and young adult experiencing emotional, developmental or health challenges
• Share lived experience to inspire hope and model positive outcomes for individuals or families.
• Assist individuals or families in developing and implementing communication, crisis, and safety plans.
• Offer guidance and referrals to families in accessing local resources such as housing, public benefits, education, and health services.
• Mentor skills related to parenting, positive communication, and self-care.
• Prepare individuals or families for treatment team planning, safety planning, and policy meetings. Attending meetings with client familied when needed/requested.
• Assist in completing applications and forms related to services (e.g., housing, insurance, education).
• Provide culturally responsive services, particularly for historically underserved populations.
• Attend all FSS intake, team, needs assessment, and staff meetings while participating in safety planning and goal setting. Maintains a case load in conjunction with assigned QMHP’s and QMHA’s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program and company operates.
• Maintain electronic health records of all client services and interactions.
• Reporting of suspected child abuse in accordance with the Oregon Statute.
• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate; follow protocols and procedures in coordination with the…