Parent Support Partner

General Statement:

Under the Director, or designee, the Parent Support Partner will provide education, training and support to help foster the parent/guardian to be empowered, confident and have skills that will enable them to assist their child to improve in functioning. They may augment the assessment and mental health treatment process, to parents and family members, in the home, office, and community. The Parent Support Partner will walk alongside parents that struggle to navigate the mental health system and the educational support system with a goal for improving the child and family's success.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Requirements Year(s) of Experience High School diploma or equivalency One (1) year experience as the parent or primary caregiver of a child or adolescent with a mental health diagnosis, developmental disabilities, a substance use disorder, and/or co-occurring disorders (mental health diagnosis and a substance use disorder).

Additional Requirements:

Must meet Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) specialized training and certification requirements for Parent Support Partner within one year of hire and must maintain certification. Must have a valid Michigan's driver's license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours. Ability to physically perform the tasks.

Essential Physical Demands:

Vision - Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations. Hearing - Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.

Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:

Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65% Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferences:

Experience developing or being part of the 504, Individual Education Plan (IEP), and/or specialized education planning for children in K-12 settings. Experience supporting others who have children in K-12 settings.

BARGAINING UNIT

AFSCME

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt