Family Peer Support Specialist - BUILD Program Stark County Family Council

STARK COUNTY FAMILY COUNCIL 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Position Title: Family Peer Support Specialist – BUILD Program 

Dept./Div.: Stark County Family Council

Employment Status: Part-Time

Reports To: WrapAround Program Supervisor

FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt

Pay: $16.85/hr. @ 20-30 hours/week 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The BUILD Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) will work as a member of the BUILD Team, responsible  for providing family support services for families, typically parents, in the early stages of a child welfare case, with children who are considered at risk of removal. The FPSS will work under the direction of the Family Council, but responsible to the BUILD Family Engagement Director. The FPSS’s main function is to empower parents/guardians with knowledge of community resources, provide an understanding of rights, the service coordination process and any additional service options that will help families increase their functioning across  life domains.  The FPSS will build relationships with community providers and encourage the strengthening of family relationships by creating an atmosphere of trust, cultural competence and emotional security. The FPSS should help to set ground rules to ensure the family is aware of confidentiality and mandated reporter status.  The FPSS will be expected to have 50%-60% face-to-face time with youth and their families. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma/equivalent and at least two years’ experience working with high-risk families.
• Personal experience as a recipient of supportive services and a willingness to self-identify as a service recipient.
• The  successful candidate must demonstrate successful completion of the FREDLA Parent Peer Support Provider Training or NAMI Family Peer Support Training or the ability to complete the required training quickly following hire. The training will be provided by Stark County Family Council. 

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and insurability. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:  

1. Provide family support services for families, typically parents, in the early stages of a child welfare  case, with children who are considered at risk of removal. 
2. Maintain average caseload of 15-25 families in differing phases of the BUILD Program
3. Help families understand the BUILD process 
4. Provide service linkage and consultation services to families
5. Employ strategies to facilitate family engagement 
6. Empower parents/guardians by providing knowledge of community resources and assist them in  obtaining those services 
7. Help the family in identifying their strengths and needs 
8. Assist the family with prioritizing their goals 
9. Help to identify both formal and informal family supports
10. Be a liaison between families and community providers 
11. Create a Family Support Plan if necessary 
12. Follow up, communicate and support the family throughout the BUILD process 
13. Ensure that gaps in services are identified and addressed 
14. Provide documentation of service coordination activities 
15. Possess familiarity with additional strength-based, therapeutic care models 
16. Participate in individual and group supervision meetings with the WA Supervisor, SCFC Executive Director and/or the BUILD Family Engagement Director 
17. Attend, consistently, scheduled meetings, to include, but not limited to: BUILD specific meetings (Team and family meetings), Stark County Family Council’s Family Engagement Committee meetings and applicable System of Care meetings 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Performs other related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: necessary to perform duties (* indicates developed after employment). 

Knowledge of: Family support programs; service coordination; therapeutic treatment models; strength-based  program models; resiliency principles, community resources; departmental policies and procedures*; database reporting software* 

Skill in: Analyzing problems, developing and implementing solutions; utilization of computer applications  (e.g. Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, Data Collection Systems); written and oral communication;  organization and time management; collaboration and partnership; facilitation of relationships between families and community agency representatives; team building

Ability to: Develop effective working relationships with families; work independently in the family’s home  and a variety of community and/or treatment settings; uphold the highest standards of integrity for the BUILD program; collaborate and partner with formal and informal community resources; communicate to help  implement cross-system service coordination; ability to coordinate, resolve conflicts, problem solve, and form consensus among diverse groups of people; collect, analyze, and interpret data; prepare and maintain accurate  documentation; follow verbal and/or written instructions; communicate effectively; work flexible hours 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive. Computer, calculator, automobile and other standard office equipment. 

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: 

This position will be responsible for meeting families where they are most comfortable, within reason. This includes the residences of families, schools, libraries, etc. to facilitate the BUILD Program. Condition of meeting locations cannot always be anticipated and may be less than desirable.  

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. My signature below signifies that I have reviewed and understand the  contents of my position description. 

___________________________________ _______________________ (SCFC Executive Director) (Date) 

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