Peer Parent Consultant CBIC

2 weeks ago


Pawtucket, United States Tides Family Services Inc Full time

Description

Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An \"Agency Without Walls\" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.

Position Summary: As a Parent Peer Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in providing guidance, empathy, and practical assistance to parents who are navigating the challenges of raising children. Drawing from your own personal experiences as a parent, you will offer emotional support, share coping strategies, and connect parents with resources to promote healthy family dynamics. Your role will be instrumental in fostering a sense of community and empowerment among parents, helping them build strong and resilient families.

Essential Functions:

  • Work with multi-disciplinary team to implement a recovery plan using the principles of wraparound, which partners with the individuals and families, using a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner and drawing on your own experiences as a parent to establish rapport and credibility.
  • Offer emotional support and a listening ear to parents who may be facing a range of challenges, such as parenting stress, child development concerns, behavioral issues, and more.
  • Facilitate one-on-one and group meetings to provide a safe space for parents to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment.
  • Share personal stories and practical strategies to help parents develop effective parenting skills, communication techniques, and problem-solving approaches.
  • Connect parents with community resources, social services, workshops, and educational opportunities that can enhance their parenting skills and family well-being.
  • Promote self-care and stress management techniques to help parents maintain their own well-being while caring for their families.
  • Keep accurate records of interactions and progress made by parents, while respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers, therapists, educators, and healthcare providers, to ensure holistic support for families.
  • Stay informed about relevant child development research, parenting trends, and community resources to provide up-to-date information to parents.
  • Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development activities to enhance your peer support skills.

Requirements

  • Personal experience as a parent with a strong understanding of the joys and challenges that come with raising children.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Empathetic, nonjudgmental, and patient attitude towards parents from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
  • Drivers license required.
  • Bi-lingual candidates preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to establish and maintain boundaries, while offering support and guidance.
  • Strong organizational skills to document interactions and track progress.
  • Familiarity with community resources, social services, and programs for parents and families.
  • Ability to facilitate group discussions and maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to various parenting challenges.
  • If applicable, employee will assume full responsibilities for the cost and efforts of maintaining all forms of licensure, certification, and credentialing documentation as required in their job description or sited on any action form as a qualification for hiring, job promotion, or monetary increase. Subsequently, the employee will adhere to the credentialing requirements of all insurance/funding sources for which they qualify and provide Human resources with the initial required documentation and all renewals of these documents thereafter.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission driven candidates to apply. We are a PBN Best Place to Work recipient, a Safe Zone Certified Employer, and a Veteran Friendly Employer. Join our team



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