What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Partner CMCT position at Bethanna?
Summary
The Children’s Mobile Crisis Team Services (CMCTS) Family Support Partner will provide support to the persons served and their families by engaging with families during crisis and by providing resources as needed. The Family Support Partner will facilitate family support groups. The Family Support Partner pairs with the CMC team to provide support to youth in crisis and their families. The Family Support Partner provides emotional support to the caregiver and fosters empowerment and expression of family voice. They share parts of their own stories as an intentional way of helping caregivers develop motivation and actionable insight. Building upon family strengths, the Family Support Partner supports the caregiver in ways that addresses the behavioral health needs of the youth. The Family Support Partner models, trains, and coaches the caregiver in relevant skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A specific form of formal education is not required. The CMCT Family Support Partner must have direct personal experience with managing family issues, children/adolescents with behavioral and psychiatric issues, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, autism, or other issues that have prepared the Family Support Partner to be aware of available supports for families going though similar challenges and to have sufficient compassion, empathy and understanding for persons served and their family members At least two-years experience coping with and managing issues with children/adolescents as mentioned above.
The Children’s Mobile Crisis Team Services (CMCTS) Family Support Partner will provide support to the persons served and their families by engaging with families during crisis and by providing resources as needed. The Family Support Partner will facilitate family support groups. The Family Support Partner pairs with the CMC team to provide support to youth in crisis and their families. The Family Support Partner provides emotional support to the caregiver and fosters empowerment and expression of family voice. They share parts of their own stories as an intentional way of helping caregivers develop motivation and actionable insight. Building upon family strengths, the Family Support Partner supports the caregiver in ways that addresses the behavioral health needs of the youth. The Family Support Partner models, trains, and coaches the caregiver in relevant skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A specific form of formal education is not required. The CMCT Family Support Partner must have direct personal experience with managing family issues, children/adolescents with behavioral and psychiatric issues, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, autism, or other issues that have prepared the Family Support Partner to be aware of available supports for families going though similar challenges and to have sufficient compassion, empathy and understanding for persons served and their family members At least two-years experience coping with and managing issues with children/adolescents as mentioned above.
