Parent Support Partner (25-165)

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Grand Rapids, MI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 17 - 22
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Parent Support Partner

Req.#: 25-165

FTE: Full-time Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW

Department/Location: Care management adult mental health

Compensation:$17.24-$22.86Final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity skills education experience and credentials).


Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans 13 paid holidays Generous PTO Professional development Tuition reimbursement Professional License reimbursement Defined contribution retirement plan Employee Assistance program Life and voluntary life insurance options Short and Long term disability Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC STAR Loan Repayment Behavioral Health Loan Repayment MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in peoples lives every day making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health substance abuse treatment coordination and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

We are seeking a Parent Support Partner. The Parent Support Partner will partner with families in Kent County to support educate and empower them to use their voice develop positive relationships with service providers and develop skills to navigate the systems with which their child and family are involved. Parent Support Partners will link families with community resources assist in the development of natural supports and engage with service providers. This will be accomplished through team meetings home visits and coordination with other agency service providers.

This position is 40 hours a week Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some evening hours depending on schedule of individuals served. This assignment is based in person at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 and within the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Has lived experience as the primary day-to-day parent/caregiver of a child with behavioral and mental health needs and/or Intellectual/Developmental Disability including autism
  • Certification as Parent Support Partner preferred OR obtain certification in first year of employment
  • Possession of a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation for job related use
  • Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with caregivers who have children with a Serious Emotional Disturbance) their families and team members
  • Knowledge about childrens mental and behavioral health issues Individual Plans of Care and crisis planning
  • Knowledge of public and private child serving organizations
    • Computer skills including word processing spreadsheets email and data entry skills
    • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
    • Excellent problem-solving skills
    • Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certified Parent Support Partner with a minimum of 1-year experience delivering Parent Support Partner Services or able to obtain your certification within one year
  • Experience with other child serving organizations (Department of Human Services Juvenile Court and Special Education)

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department ator.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position: Parent Support PartnerReq.#: 25-165FTE: Full-time Non-ExemptUnit: UAWDepartment/Location: Care management adult mental healthCompensation:$17.24-$22.86Final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity skills education experience and credentials).Attractive Benefits Package: Four...
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Network180, Kent County Community Mental Health Authority, serves adults, youth and families seeking help with mental health, substance use or intellectual & developmental disabilities. We offer a coordinated, enhanced and more seamless experience to better provide behavioral health c ... View more

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