Family Support Partner Youth Specific FCCP $750 SIGN ON BONUS

$750.00 sign on bonus

POSITION SUMMARY:

The FCCP is a family preservation program. Services are provided by community agencies and funded by DCYF. We provide service to any youth/family with child under the age of 18. Services are intended to address risk for involvement with DCYF or law enforcement. The program can assist with navigating services to address developmental, behavioral, and social problems, as well as families who are at risk for abuse or neglect.

The Youth Specific Family Support Partner acts as a peer mentor to youth and a support to families. As a member of the Wraparound team, this youth support partner will help them to navigate systems, access resources, and connect to natural supports. Candidates must have lived experience with youth services or equivalent youth related work.

This position is Youth Specific Support. For youth referred for Wayward or Youth Diversion, weekly contact with the youth is required. This support partner will mentor youth, spending time with youth building rapport, building skills or completing tasks to address needs and goals identified by the FCCP plan. Youth specific FSP would also coordinate with the Care Coordinator and other team members, especially parents, to address barriers and communication issues.

The Youth Specific Family Support Partner works under and receives regular direction (weekly supervision) from a program Clinical Supervisor or designee, according to the Agencys mission and philosophy, Program, and Division goals. FSPs may work in conjunction with multiple team members on assigned cases and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in the human services or related field preferred.
• Lived/Personal experience with child welfare and/or mental health systems.

**FULL- TIME ** GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE

About Us

Community Care Allianceprovides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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