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Job Location drjobs

Kent - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

SIGNING BONUS $1500
About Us:
As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
Provides peer support to parents served by the Wraparound and assists them to successfully engage with the high-fidelity Wraparound process and staff. Serves as a values speaker in assuring youth and/or parent voice on all levels of the service delivery process.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide peer counseling and support to parents and caregivers
  • Partner with Wraparound Facilitators and team members
  • Assist caregivers/parents in gaining skills having their voices heard
  • Assist families in discovering and creating community and natural support
  • Achieve 60% productivity (24 hours) billable services per full FTE
  • Support parents/caregivers during child and family team meetings
  • Provide resource referral and linkage to parents/caregivers
  • Assist families in navigating systems to get their needs met
What Were Looking For:
  • Parent of child or youth who is or has been involved in the childrens system of care
  • Demonstration of being well grounded in their own recovery for at least one year
  • Two years of experience advocating and partnering with parents and caretakers of multi-systems involved children
  • Awareness of and commitment to wraparound principles
  • Awareness of and commitment to family-centered and culturally competent care
Other Requirements:
  • Ability to transport clients
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Pass required background checks
  • Current Drivers License and automotive insurance if transporting clients in personal vehicle
Why Join Us
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision and 403(b).
  • 21 days of PTO plus 11 Paid Holidays
  • $450/year for training/professional development
  • Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure
  • Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A positive and collaborative work environment.
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Schedule:
For a Parent Peer Support Specialist at Valley Cities Behavioral Health the position is dynamic providing opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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