What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPEUTIC PARENT MENTOR position at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc.?
New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Therapeutic Parent Mentor to function as a fully integrated member of the Children's Community Action team, providing direct services to program clients’ parents, guardians and families and natural supports, including social and emotional support.
Therapeutic parent/guardian mentor services include performing a wide range of tasks to assist families in regaining control over their own lives. The therapeutic parent/guardian mentor serves as a role model for the development of coping skills, parenting skills, communication skills and overall self-care.
As a Therapeutic Parent Mentor your responsibilities will include:
- Participate in the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures within 48 hours of service delivery.
- Participate in providing community-based treatment and dual diagnosis services.
- Provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and personal hygiene, securing of appropriate clothing, wake-up calls, transportation.
- Perform job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job site.
- Assist clients to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing, and decorating.
- Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation.
- Assist and support clients to perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundry.
- Teach money management skills and assist clients in accessing financial services.
- Assist and support clients to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists as required.
- Plan, structure, and prompt social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Responsible for assessment of client's progress and the development of clinical documents including but not limited to: Children's Functional Assessment Rating System/Functional Assessment Rating System, North Carolina Family Assessment Scale, and the Mental Health Outcome.
Requirements:
New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a social service major such as psychology, social work, education, or vocational rehabilitation.
- Minimum of one year experience working directly with children or adolescents with behavioral needs or certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist certified by Florida Certification Board.
New Horizons champions and welcomes all applicants as Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Help us continue to grow and expand upon our diversity!
