What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board?
Job Overview
Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board seeks a highly motivated Family Support Partner to join our team. As a Family Support Partner, you will be responsible for supporting families with children aged 21 and under who have serious emotional disturbances.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide peer support to parents/caregivers, assisting them with successful engagement, advocacy, and connection to formal and informal resources.
- Serve families with mental health problems, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues, or those requiring emergency services.