What are the responsibilities and job description for the WISe Program Parent Partner position at Ryther?
WISe Program Parent Partner
Wraparound with Intensive Services, or WISe, is a new approach to helping Medicaid-eligible children, youth, and their families with intensive mental health care. Services are available in home and community settings and offer a system of care based on the individualized need of the child or youth.
Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children, youth and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every child/youth and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships, and realize a better life.
Ryther seeks to create a work environment that reflects the diverse community that it serves. People of color, LGBTQIA , persons with disabilities, and multi-lingual individuals encouraged to apply. Our diversity is our strength!
Applicants must self-identify as a parent or guardian of child/youth with significant emotional or behavioral issues, having involvement with at least one child serving system of care.
Applicants who are not currently certified as a peer councilor, or already working toward certification, may not be considered.
The WISe Parent Partner utilizes their own experiences as the parent/caregiver of a youth who has experienced significant emotional or behavioral issues, and involvement in one or more child serving systems, to deliver direct supportive services to parents/caregivers of a youth referred to or receiving wraparound services. The Parent Partner ensures that parent/caregiver/family voice and choice is understood and utilized by other wraparound team members. They connect families to supports and resources within their community, and engage youth and family in the wraparound process. They are advocates for youth/family needs within the team and community, and provide services in client homes, schools or other convenient community locations. Parent Partners have their own life experience of parenting a child with behavioral health needs which helps them connect with and provide hope to other caregivers.
You'll have the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental Benefits (We pay your deductible!)
- Provided a budget toward professional development trainings and licensing fees
- Total of 35 PTO days per year (Vacation and Sick time rollover)
- Loan Forgiveness Plan
- 18% Off Your Verizon Bill
- 40% Off Aflac Supplemental Insurances (Free Aflac Identity Theft Protection)
- 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
- 401a Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance ($50,000.00)
We hope you decide to come join our team! Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter. Thank you!
Salary : $50,000
