Certified Family Partner - Jamesburg, United States - Gulf Coast Center

Description

Certified Family Partner - Youth and Family Services

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GULFCOAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Certified Family Partner - Youth and Family

Location:
Office in Texas City, TX. Serves Brazoriaand Galveston Counties

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Working Status:
FullTime with Benefits

Summary:
Implements family support services for child or adolescent with an emotional or mental health issue.

Provides support and parent mentoring, information, referral, follow-up, and technical assistance to families, teaches self advocacy skills, and general consultation to staff on children and youth.

Gulf CoastCenter operates under a trauma-informed approach based on the six key principlesof Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration& Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, and Cultural, Historical &Gender issues.

JobDuties:
(To be performed with or without accommodation as based on ADArequirements)
The Certified Family Partner - YBHS will be responsible for the following:
Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate and clear as required by GCC Consumer Records Procedure.
Ensure all billing and progress notes are completed in Electronic Health Record within 48 hours of service delivery.

Scan and upload all external records received to the Electronic Health Record at a minimum of weekly to ensure staff access to most up-to-date patient information.

Consult with NAMI and clinical staff as appropriate on the delivery of Certified Family Partner Services.
Obtain on-going training/education in the area of TRR for children and adolescents.
Assist families in locating and utilizing available services. Identifies and documents barriers to utilizing services for all referrals.
Maintain CEU's required for CFP certification.
Meets or exceeds the established performance requirement for entire caseload each month. Meets all productivity measures determined by leadership staff.
Meet with families assigned through Wraparound process at least weekly for LOC 4 and YES Waiver youth.

Meet with LAR of youth in LOC 2, 3, 4, and YC to assure meeting family partner measures set forth by state contract.

Assist with facilitation of families' engagement in the Wraparound process by providing support around development of the child and family team (CFTM) and through participation in monthly child and family team meetings.

Provide peer support, advocacy, and/or mentoring to other families as identified who are not receiving Wraparound services.
Facilitate support groups for families on a monthly basis to ensure agency's compliance with state contract.
Meet with LAR and youth to provide Medication Training & Support to families as identified on Recovery Plan.
Meet with LAR of youth to provide Nurturing Parenting as identified on Recovery Plan.
Implement Fish philosophy in approach to assigned work duties. Abide by principles of Fish philosophy when collaborating with co-workers and when interacting with youth and their families.
Develop and maintain up-to-date, usable directory of appropriate community referrals.

Support and encourage families to educate themselves by attending parent education classes and provide them with material pertaining to mental health issues, educational issues and other pertinent issues.

Work to assure service provision remains within the boundaries of the Certified Family Partner role. Accept clinical direction from QMHP staff when appropriate to assure working boundaries are maintained.
Actively participate in team meetings and other clinical staffing as determined by supervisor. Remain attentive with professional mannerisms throughout duration of meetings.
Display professionalism and team membership when representing program throughout daily work.
Check and respond to e-mail communications in a timely manner.
Maintain communication with immediate supervisor regarding flextime.
Strict adherence to the Certified Family Partner Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
Maintain report of monthly purchases made with office VISA cards and YAGA funds as requested/needed.

Will be responsible and accountablefor the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and willrequire communication with various departments to foster, develop and continueour community partnerships as it relates to the position.

Treat all individuals with the utmostcourtesy, decency and respect.
Provide responsive, and efficientservices.
Interact with staff, consumers, localentities and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
Provide highest level of CustomerService for both internal and external customers.
Required to report personnel leave;flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.

Strict adherence to the professional,ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct aswell as the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Consistent adherence to the Center'sDress Code.
Consistent adherence to Center safetyguidelines and expectations.
May be required to travel withinBrazoria and Galveston Counties.
Out of region travel may be requiredto attend trainings.
Must maintain a clear driving recordand driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
Requires current Texas Driver'sLicense, reliable transportation and must maintain current auto liabilityinsurance.

Supervision:
Receivesdirect supervision from Program Manager-YBHS

RequiredEducation:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent

Required Licensure/Certifications:
Current Family Partner Certification (CFP)


OR
Family Partner Certification (CFP) obtained within first 6 months. Proof that you have begun the certification process prior to interview.

Required Experience:

Being a parent or legally authorized representative (LAR) who has at least one year of experience raising a child or adolescent with an emotional or mental health issue is required.

Preferred Experience:
N/A
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to accept responsibility and exercise independent judgment in making decisions
Capable of recognizing necessary response to unexpected situations
General knowledge of mental health disorders
Self motivated with good time management skills
Mature problem solving approach to daily work
Ability to work cooperatively with immediate work group and individuals external to the program
Ability toexpress self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Requiresability to work within a team approach.
Requiresproficiency with computer skills, programs and email.

Working Conditions:
Work will beperformed in the Office, Field and/or Remotely setting(s).
May requirevaried work hours depending on need of clients.
Out ofregion travel may be required to attend trainings.
May requiretravel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Requirescurrent Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and current withall state requirements, and liability insurance.

SpecialProjects:
Assistsupervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete allassignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion ofother duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program andposition.
Job RelatedPhysical/Mental Requirements &

Environmental Conditions:

Physical:
Abilityto transport, adjust and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
Abilityto ascend/descend stairs.
Abilityto remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Abilityto operate office equipment.

Abilityto move around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; mayinclude ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop and/or reach for items.

Abilityto push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to PMAB requirements; may be requiredto perform PMAB restraints as it relates to program requirements.

Abilityto detect and write effectively.
Abilityto hear (with or without aid).
Abilityto have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects withinwork setting.

Mental:
Abilityto understand, communicate and comprehend accurate information with othersin English.
Abilityto reason and analyze effectively.
Abilityto solve practical problems as it relates to position.
Requiredto pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.

Work Site/EnvironmentalConditions:
Abilityto work alone.
Abilityto work closely with others.
Abilityto work closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene. Abilityto work long and/or irregular hours.
Maybe subjected to hostile environment.
Maybe subjected to high crime environment.
Potentialexposure to tobacco products.
Maybe subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
Subjectto standard noise levels within working environment.
Travelby motor vehicle, van, bus or plane may be required.
Qualified individuals must be able to performthese functions with or without reasonable accommodations as based on ADArequirements.

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