Family Partner in Family & Youth Diversion [1418]

at  Texas Panhandle Centers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE JOB:

• High school diploma or GED
• One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work; or minimum of eighth grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by score on the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE)
• Parent or Care Giver of a child (under 18 years of age) diagnosed with a behavioral or emotional disturbance that has successfully navigated support systems for at least one year
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable under agency vehicle policy
• Must be 18 years of age or older

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE JOB:

• Bilingual
• Experience teaching parenting classes or support groups

• Staff will maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful Trauma-Informed Care language
• Will serve as the Family Partner for the Family & Youth Diversion Program
• Will provide support and serve as an advocate to parents/guardians with a child/adolescent diagnosed with an emotional/behavioral disturbance
• Will assist the team in coordinating monthly Support Group meetings to families
• Will agree to training in order to obtain Family Partner Certification within first year of employment
• This position requires competency in performing public speaking and a working knowledge of marketing practices
• Adheres to TPC Business Code of Conduct and reports concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised