Certified Peer Specialist (Parent Partner)

Catholic Community Services welcomes differences of race, culture, faith, and thought with a strong commitment to naming and combating institutional racism and discrimination within our organization, the Medicaid mental health system, and the child-serving systems with which we work. CCS's priority for this round of hiring is improving and expanding our services to Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) youth. CCS recognizes that as a site made up primarily of staff from the dominant culture/race, we are limited in our ability to effectively serve our BIPOC youth, who are over-represented in mental health services. We know that we need to increase the diversity of our staff by recruiting those who live and/or work from a non-dominant racial lens, and we are actively seeking to build a diverse team of clinicians to challenge traditional thinking in Behavioral Health service provision.

WHO ARE WE

We are a values-driven organization, providing family oriented mental health care for children, youth and families in their own home and community. Our enthusiastic clinical teams provide whatever is needed to help children and youth remain safely in their own home with their family, restoring hope with promise, providing intense mental health services and supports, and helping to strengthen the family unity.

WHAT WE VALUE

Compassion Diversity Excellence Justice Stewardship We strive to help children and families live together safely and securely with hope and promise. We serve as a catalyst for change when appropriate, challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health. We behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions. We value learning and offer alternatives and we stand strong to help child-serving systems understand our alternative paradigm while strengthening partnerships. We do not compromise our values. Certified Peer Counselors (Parent Partners) are individuals with personal history as a Parent/ Guardian of a youth/child who has been a recipient of behavioral health, child welfare, complex medical coordination or juvenile justice services who use that personal experience in building support with families. Successful applicants must have first person experience as a Parent/Guardian of a youth who received system services and prepared to disclose their personal experiences with youth, parents and others. Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

CPS (Parent Partners) collaborate, provide support and help facilitate services for youth and their families receiving Family Behavioral Health Services. Working as a member of a team, the Parent Partner helps a parent voice their own perspective and assure that other team members are able to understand their perspective and use that perspective in treatment planning. This position helps youth, parents and families achieve confidence in their abilities to team on a recovery journey and maintain hope for their success after formal behavioral health services have been completed. Emphasis is on achieving incredible outcomes with children, youth and families by actively partnering with them along with their natural and community services and supports to achieve long term safety and stability in our neighborhoods and communities. Parent Peers work at times and in places that are most convenient to families, which typically involves late afternoon and early evening work Monday-Friday. Services are provided in the community, typically in the home but also in other community locations. Peers are also welcome to work some weekend hours as they prefer. Peers are in charge of creating their own schedule to meet the needs of the families with whom they work, though there are also some set employee meetings throughout the week that must be attended. Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE

High school diploma or equivalent. Age 21 or older. Personal (lived) experience as a parent/guardian of a child who has been or is receiving community / mental health services within the past ten years. Ability to drive to family homes and within the community with reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy. Ability to visually assess safety within family homes. Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment. Availability to flex some work hours, as needed. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations. Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. Prefer A.A. or B.A. in social sciences, social services or mental health field background. One year relevant experience with social services and mental health agencies to working with people who need assistance.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.18 - $27.07 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Parent Peers must be the parent (biological, adoptive, long-term foster) of a youth who has received services through the mental/behavioral health system. Please describe the experience that you have that makes you qualified for this position, specifically the experience you have with supporting your child through the behavioral health system.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person