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Certified Family Support Specialist

2 months ago


Montgomery, Alabama, United States Carastar Health Full time
Job Overview

This position entails a professional role as a certified peer who leverages their personal journey of parenting a child with significant emotional or mental health challenges. The role focuses on providing structured support services that enhance social interaction, recovery, self-advocacy, and the development of community living skills through the expertise of Parent Certified Peer Specialists (CPS-P).

Key Responsibilities

  • Empowering families to acquire skills that foster their recovery journey, including self-advocacy and the cultivation of natural support systems.
  • Facilitating family involvement by encouraging them to take lead roles in treatment discussions.
  • Listening attentively to family concerns and providing insights from a peer perspective to enhance engagement in the planning process.
  • Offering consistent emotional support, mentorship, and guidance throughout the service planning phases.
  • Promoting wellness and resilience for both families and youth.
  • Collaborating with families to identify and build upon their strengths while addressing their needs and concerns.
  • Helping families navigate service options and understand the policies that affect their child’s care.
  • Ensuring active participation of families in the planning process, guiding them towards a proactive role in their child’s treatment.
  • Equipping families with the knowledge and skills necessary for ongoing awareness of their child’s needs and strengths.
  • Coordinating with other youth-serving systems to achieve family and youth objectives.
  • Communicating family needs to treatment teams while fostering the family's ability to articulate their preferences for treatment.
  • Coaching families in health-related processes to enhance their engagement.
  • Supporting parents in developing advocacy skills to effectively navigate youth-serving systems.
  • Building a network of support for parents to make informed choices based on shared experiences.
  • Enhancing family knowledge regarding mental health diagnoses and the recovery process.
  • Empowering families with information about available services and supporting them through transitions.
  • Recognizing the importance of self-care and maintaining overall family wellness.
  • Encouraging self-advocacy for family-driven services and interventions.
  • Inspiring hope and progress towards recovery through shared experiences.
  • Assisting families in goal-setting and collaborating with treatment teams to achieve those goals.
  • Documenting all interventions in accordance with organizational standards.
  • Participating in staff meetings, training sessions, and other relevant events.
  • Completing required reports and paperwork as directed.
  • Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Completion of Certified Peer Specialist Parent training approved by relevant authorities within the specified timeframe.
  • Personal experience as a parent navigating children's mental health systems.
  • Understanding of recovery principles and willingness to assist others in their recovery journeys.
  • Ability to connect with youth and families effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Capability to work independently and as part of a team.