Family Support Partner

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information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6741532

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an
industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued
community services and resources for behavioral health counseling,
crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA
Employer.

What youll do:

The Family Support Partner models the skills necessary to maneuver
within the behavioral health system and other community programs, thus
serving as a system guide and advocate for the parent. Provide direct
support to families as an active member of the Child and Family Team.
Encourage family members to move toward self-advocacy in the attainment
of their own, culturally specific life goals for themselves and their
children and help them develop the skills to do so. Work with the family
to gather information regarding their strengths and needs, as well as
provides information, which enables the family to make decisions in the
child and family planning process and beyond. Provide information and
connections to community resources, and helps the family navigate
through the processes of the education, behavioral health, juvenile
justice, and social services systems. This position is full time and
must have the flexibility to work an occasional weekend day or evening
to meet a clients needs.

What youll provide:

– Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
– Experience as a parent, foster parent, adoptive parent or a
caretaker of a Child with Behavioral Health needs and experience
with the childrens services systems. The child MUST have lived
with you.
– Be very organized and can manage their time effectively in this busy
position.
– Be computer literate, good customer service skills, basic typing.
– Able to work professionally and effectively with others from diverse
ethnic and cultural groups.
– Good written and verbal communication skills.
– Possess a valid ARIZONA drivers license w/no major infractions for
past 39 months.
– Must have a Fingerprint Clearance Card or be eligible to obtain one.
– Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
– Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

– Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work
independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and
relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age,
race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
– Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional
practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
– Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships
with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community
and business partners.
– If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid
Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and
approval for liability coverage with EMPACT – SPCs liability
insurance carrier is required.

What well offer:

(Full-time employees)

– Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
– 10 paid holidays per year
– Medical plans (4 choices)
– Dental plans (2 choices)
– Vision plans (2 choices)
– 403(b) retirement plan
– Retirement Allowance
– Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
– Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
– Tuition Reimbursement
– Elder Care assistance
– Pet Insurance and much more!