What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist | Family Support Partner position at Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
DUTIES : Under general direction of the Substance Use Program Manager and New Visions Program Supervisor, the Family Support Partner (FSP) is responsible for providing family support and engagement as it relates to service provision under the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) : Opioid Affected Youth grant. This includes but is not limited to :
- Provide community-based, peer support to assigned cases in the program by assisting parents with successful engagement, advocacy, and connection to formal and informal resources, and helping them to understand wraparound process / services to build resiliency as a family.
- Provide structured support to help the youth and their family members in achieving sustained recovery, while helping the youth to effectively manage the symptoms of a substance use disorder or a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder.
- In conjunction with the Clinician, the Family Support Partner will support the provision of services to assist in the achievement of treatment goals. They will assist families in learning how to problem solve, set goals, make decisions, and advocate for themselves.
- Assist the family and youth in articulating their strengths, needs and personal goals through the development of a Wellness Recovery and Action Plan.
- Provide support and assistance in helping the parent / caregiver acquire skills needed to support the youth, development of self-advocacy skills and achievement of self-management of the youth’s health status.
- Facilitate the Circle of Parents Group that is made available to youth parents / caregivers in the program. Circle of Parents is a friendly, supportive, non-judgmental environment led by parents and other caregivers with the guidance of trained facilitators. In this forum, parents / caregivers and professionals build successful partnerships where they share responsibility, expertise, and leadership roles.
- Provide education and assistance in navigating the child-serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral / mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.). Facilitate and assist in identifying formal and informal community resources, support, coaching, and training for the youth and parent / caregiver while empowering the family to make their own decisions and take control of their life.
- Attend appropriate meetings as requested by the youth and / or parent / caregiver or directed by the Supervisor, to ensure continuity of care and effective collaboration and support.
- Attend community and outreach meetings as necessary.
- Responsible for completing progress notes and all related documentation regarding service delivery
- Actively participate in The Up Center’s Continuous Quality Improvement process
- Track day-to-day activities to ensure that tasks are completed on time, successfully, and in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements, program goals, departmental policies, and / or the funding agency's terms and conditions.
- Actively participate in regular supervision with the New Visions Supervisor and Substance Use Disorder Program Manager.
- Complete all documentation and paperwork as required.
- Utilize a database system to enter all related data and performance outcomes.
Requirements :
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