Peer Support/Family Partner

Love helping others? Do you have personal experience with the Child Welfare System? Since 1976, The House Next Door has been providing mental health counseling and family support services in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Join a Team that makes a difference in our communities! Find out more about us at www.thehnd.com

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree or equivalent preferred. Three years' experience navigating the Child Welfare System and formal personal experience as a consumer, foster or adoptive parent. The Family Partner is a peer position that assists families in navigating the child protective system (DCF and Community Partnership for Children) through sharing what the Family Partner learned and experienced in when they themselves were involved in the system. Due to the nature of the job, it is a requirement of this position that you have actual personal experience involving DCF, CPC and/or the Courts regarding child neglect and/or abuse. Must have a valid Florida driver's license, current auto insurance and be insurable by the Agency's liability carrier. Travel throughout Volusia, Flagler and Putnam Counties and doing in-home visits are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

: This is a liaison position involving the support and coordination of services for caregivers and families who require diversion and prevention supports. The Family Partner will work in concert with the Care Coordinator to conduct strength discoveries and co-lead Family Team Conferencing. The Family Partner engages through education and provides direct support, helps carry out crisis stabilization, models a strength-based approach, is a team member as needed and temporary surrogate support. The Family Partner carries out plan strategies, links families to natural supports and community resources, helps families complete paperwork and model parenting skills.

BENEFITS

Hybrid position, flexible, minimal in office required. No late nights or weekends. 120 hours of paid time off in your first year of employment, increasing to 200 hours for years 2 - 5, 225 hours for years 6 - 10 and 240 hours after 11 plus years. 10 paid holidays per year. Agency pays 85% of health insurance costs, provides a life insurance policy and up to 3% match in a Simple IRA. Mileage reimbursement. More information can be found at: https://www.thehnd.com/copy-of-total-rewards-package

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$33,800.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you willing to do a Level 2 background check, urine drug screening and motor vehicle records check? Do you have a reliable vehicle to travel throughout Volusia, Flagler and possibly Putnam Counties?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

your own personal and lived social services: 3 years (Required)

Language:

English and Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

DeLand, FL 32724 (Required)

Work Location:

In person