Family Support Professional

***This is an in-person CONTRACT position***

A Family Support Professional (FSP) is, or has been, the parent or primary caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral and/or mental health concerns that has leadership and partnership skills that can be helpful to other families and the system that serves them.

A Champion’s for Children’s Mental Health FSP will:

• Help families better understand the system of care for children and youth with special needs
• Serve as an advocate for families
• Help families develop skills so they can advocate for themselves
• Attend healthcare, school, and court meeting with families
• Serve as an emotional support and a positive role model to parents and caregivers
• Assist the system in providing services that are family-driven and responsive to the needs of those it serves
• Work with families in solving problems related to the care of their child or youth
• Assist in identifying and training new leaders in the arena of family involvement
• Build community awareness about Champions for Children’s Mental Health and our services

Description of Responsibilities

• Advocate for families
• Assist in creating and sustaining a family driven approach
• Facilitate cultural competency
• Assist families with appropriate referral and support
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners
• Identifies and links potential family leaders with CFCMH
• Provide area families with advocacy skills, resources, and information
• Establish and maintain relationships with community based projects, organizations, and leaders
• Participate in activities to develop their personal leadership skills
• Maintain a knowledge of community based programs

Qualifications, Skills, and Personal Qualities

• MUST BE, OR HAVE BEEN, THE PARENT OR PRIMARY CAREGIVER OF A CHILD WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED
• Ability to work with multiple team players
• Dependable
• Mature
• Ability to use good judgement
• Positive attitude
• Ability to use experiences to assist and support other families
• Exceptional communication skills
• Organization and coordination skills
• Valid driver's license
• Dependable transportation
• Knowledge of cultural diversity practices and outreach
• Understanding of Delaware's systems

Prior Experience Needed

• MUST be a parent or primary caregiver of a child or youth with a mental health diagnosis

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• primary caregiver: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kent County, DE (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18