Parent Partner

Granite Pathways 

Parent Partner 

Job Description 

Title of Position: Parent Partner Department: Strength to Succeed 

Reports To: Supervisor FLSA: Non-Exempt 

Classification FT/PT: Full Time Compensation Range: 19-20/hour 

Direct Reports:  

Position Summary: 

Parent Partners are parents who may have personal experience with child protection services and who understand how the Division for Children, Youth, and Families works in New Hampshire (DCYF). Parent Partners have demonstrated their own ability to overcome adversity, achieve positive outcomes and are ready to support others.  Parent Partners with no personal DCYF involvement must have experience, lived, or worked, with supporting families who have mental health, substance use and/or DCYF involvement. The successful applicant will also have solid knowledge of community resources to benefit program participants. Parent Partners are trained peer professionals that can offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to families. 

The Granite Pathways' Parent Partner candidate will possess the following attributes: 

Positive attitude 

Professional integrity 

Experience and ability to provide peer support to families 

Organizational skills 

Strong awareness of local resources 

Strong independent work ethic 

Exceptional team work ethic 

Strong interpersonal skills 

Exhibit qualities of dependability, empathy, genuineness, respect, and maintain a positive and supportive attitude 

Professional appearance and communication skills 

Sustained recovery for minimum of two years (if applicable) 

Division for Children Youth and Families (DCYF) case has been closed for minimum of one year (if applicable) 

What it means to work at Granite Pathways: 

Founded in 2009, Granite Pathways began as a grass-roots initiative that introduced the “clubhouse” model in New Hampshire, an evidence-based, self-help community, aimed at eliminating isolation and providing hope, dignity, and recovery options for adults with mental illness. 

The Granite Pathways of today is a multi-faceted, statewide organization that provides an array of services for those struggling with mental illness or substance use disorders. 

Granite Pathways joined The Fedcap Group in 2016. 

Mission: Using a holistic approach, Granite Pathways creates opportunities for individuals and families with barriers, to achieve health and socioeconomic well-being. www.granitepathwaysnh.org. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Complete training in: Mandated Reporting, Motivational Interviewing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Trauma Informed Practice, Reflective Practice, Strategic Sharing, DCYF 101 and DCYF CORE Academy trainings. 

Complete CRSW trainings and licensure requirements within one year of hire and maintain continued requirements for license renewals. 

Complete in the field trainings including shadowing and role playing with peers, Mentors and Supervisor.  

Practice cultural competency. 

Complete annual training in engagement skills, engagement techniques, DEI, Trauma Informed and Motivational Interviewing. 

Ability to pivot and work in ambiguity, understanding community resources change and family’s needs will vary.  

Perform Peer Delivered Services to assigned individuals in person, in their homes and in the community connecting them to natural and ongoing supports. 

Partner with DCYF staff for the safety and wellbeing of families working in the local DCYF office and other community locations. 

Attend DCYF staff meetings, Better Together meetings and other family voice programing requirements. 

Facilitate parenting education sessions, individual and group. 

Administrative work including case documentation, written correspondence and other data entry duties as needed. 

Always display and maintain confidentiality. 

Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not deigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. 

Education and Experience: 

High School Diploma, GED or HiSET. 

Knowledge of family court process. 

Experience with Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Services and Child Welfare system (lived or professional) 

A means of transportation to visit family homes and locations around NH 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Demonstrable knowledge of  

mission, vision and goals of Granite Pathways and The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures. 

strong organizational, administration, and communication skills (both verbal and written). 

Technical skills including the use of a computer and programs such as Microsoft office products, Adobe, and ADP. 

An understanding of statewide resources. 

Demonstrable ability to 

handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. 

work independently with minimum supervision. 

use analytical and critical thinking skills in supporting professional callers and families. 

maintain professional appearance and professional boundaries. 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

This position has no direct reports. 

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Travel: 

Travel is primarily local during the business day.