C.A.R.E.S. Family Partner at St. John's United

Billings, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Parent Coaching, Home Management, Documentation, Team Meetings, Safety Compliance, Customer Service, Cultural Competence, Independent Judgment, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Virtual Web Platforms, Driving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description (1) Full-Time Monday - Friday 8a-5p wiht some late evenings and occasional Saturdays SUMMARY: The Family Peer Support will work with identified families to reinforce goals and support the family unit while following the Wraparound process. The C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is a strengths-based, family driven diversion program designed to divert youth and families from the child welfare system, juvenile justice system or residential care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Family Support Ensure that the family voice is leading the planning and implementation of goals Build relationships with family members, providers and the community Provide information, referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources Provide parent coaching, teaching and promotion of parent involved activities Assist in increasing the family’s home management skills and provide hands-on assistance in the upkeep of a safe and healthy environment Complete all necessary documentation to ensure C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is followed with fidelity Attend team meetings, staffing, and all training courses required Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety Obeys safety rules of St. John’s Lutheran Ministries. Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards. Attends mandatory safety in-services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals. Follows the St. John’s guidelines for Customer Service: *Let the Mission be your guide *Make eye contact and smile *Greet & welcome each and every person *Seek out personal contact *Provide immediate service-listen & act *Use appropriate body language at all times *Be gracious to each & every person ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities Follows policy and procedures on tuberculosis testing. Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations. Attends all mandatory in-services. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: High School diploma or Hi-Set required, 2 years’ experience working with others to navigate the mental health, education, juvenile justice or child welfare system is a plus Lived experience navigating mental health, special education, juvenile justice, or child welfare system as a consumer, parent, foster parent, or adoptive parent is required. Strong knowledge of Community Resources is necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills Demonstrate cultural competence & sensitivity to population served Demonstrate a high degree of independent judgment Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of St. John’s United Familiar with the use of computers and Microsoft office programs and virtual web platforms Travel/Other: Candidate must have valid driver’s license, proof of current insurance and be able to drive throughout the state of MT. Other national travel may be required. Must be able to pass a thorough background screening upon hire. Some occasional evening and weekend hours required Physical Demands: Requires minimal lifting functions Requires moderate bending, standing and reaching activities Working Conditions: Normal office setting. No hazardous material exposure This position requires the ability to function independently in performing assigned duties The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.

Responsibilities

The Family Peer Support will work with identified families to reinforce goals and support the family unit by following the C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model, which is a strengths-based, family-driven diversion program. Essential functions include ensuring the family voice leads planning, building community relationships, providing referrals, offering parent coaching, and assisting with home management skills.