Family Partner

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).

• 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.

• 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
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• 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 / $15.00 hourly

Position: 612

• Employer paid Health Insurance
• 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.

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