Family Mentor

Minimum experience and education qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred– teaching, counseling, social work or other related field

· 3 years demonstrated experience working with families

· Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with multiple agencies and community partners

· Ability to pass required background checks

· Must possess a current driver’s license with required insurance and personal transportation

· Upon hire, complete required training on curriculum and assessment tools utilized by CAPS.

· Residency within Saline or Ottawa County preferred to serve Saline and Ottawa county children and families

Personal attributes:

· Skills to motivate, strengthen and inspire families to make lasting changes for their future success

· Ability to work independently and confidentially

· Effectively communicate with individuals, families and professionals

· Commitment to the mission of improving children’s lives

· Values wholistic, evidence-based approaches to case management and education models addressing stressors in families

· Ability to self-regulate and embody self-care within a fast-paced, client centered work environment

· Professional demeanor

· Evidence of commitment to continued professional growth

· Adaptable to work with clients in home, medical, office and legal settings

Essential elements of the Family Mentoring role:

· Provide emotional support and parent training through active case management and goal setting

· Assess family needs and strengths for appropriate intervention strategies.

· Implement curriculum designed to meet the needs and strengths of the youth and family through routine, in-home visitation.

· Recognizes the value of the youth within the family unit and the importance of each individual family dynamic.

· Foster individual and family growth through education and referral to therapeutic intervention approaches in the community.

· Accepts assignment from the Family Mentoring & Support Program Director for weekly family support and visitation.

Specific Duties:

· Maintain required documentation in case files (including copies of all court orders and reports).

· Conduct appropriate communication and coordinate services with court personnel, Court Services, Community Corrections, representatives of DCF, DCF contracting agencies, schools and other agencies involved in cases.

· Attend Case Planning Conferences as necessary.

· Respond to after-hours emergencies with short-term and on-going crisis support.

· Manage flexible schedule.

· Represent CAPS through active participation in community and fundraising activities

· Perform other responsibilities deemed necessary by the Program Director and Executive Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Recommending vaccinations and masking when it's known that the client is not vaccinated.

Application Question(s):

• Ability to pass required background checks.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• human services: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location