Family Support Partner

Company Overview:

Communities for People (CFP) serves youth and families through preventative community services (FCCP), community-based residential programs, managed care networks, adoption, foster care, outpatient services and management information systems. CFP strives to achieve permanency, independence and integration with the community for the youth and families we serve. CFP focuses on strengths to foster self, family and community empowerment. EOE**.**

• $750 Bonus at 90 days for Qualified candidates after successful completion of the introductory period.
• Monthly retention bonus of $694.00 for full time employees.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Family Support Partner (FSP) works as part of the FCCP team. The FSP is responsible for partnering with families involved with the assigned CFP region. The role of the FSP is to empower families toward self-efficacy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality; ability to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate the schedules of families; includes some evening and weekend times and may occasionally exceed.
• Familiarity with the principles and process of Wraparound and providing strength-based treatment and family-based services.
• Knowledge of different systems including child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, schools, health, community resources and ability to engage them.
• Strong interpersonal skills and engages and supports a diverse population of families.
• Knowledge of behavioral disorders of client population, family work, family dynamics, and adult learning techniques.
• Ability to be flexible and work in both an office setting and the client’s homes.
• Actively participates and contributes as a member of the Family Planning Team.
• Facilitates effective child/parent relationships by coaching, education, support and encouraging proper coping skills.
• Ensures that clients and families receive quality services, which comply with the standards set by CFP, DCYF, licensing agencies and other relevant organizations.
• Helps carry out crisis stabilization when necessary.
• Follows policies including Confidentiality and Privacy, HIPAA, Professional Code of Ethics and Dress Code in the delivery of services.
• Completes required documentation, forms and reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Attends, participates and completes all required CFP and DCYF trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. Personal experience receiving services from the RI child welfare or juvenile corrections system required. Experience in raising a child with serious emotional disturbances (SED) or developmental disabilities (DD). Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle required for transports.

Pay: $20.00 - $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person