Parent Support - Garden City
Description
Parent Support
Status: Full-Time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must have valid driver's license with no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
- Must be flexible on hours for families and Compass Behavioral Health
Work Location: Garden City
The Parent Support Specialist will have a working understanding of the dynamics and needs of families with SED children or adolescents. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience caring for children, adolescents or family members with SED and/or other disabilities. Experience in providing direct service is preferred. The Parent Support Specialist will provide education, support and training for families of children in Community Based services so that they are able to make educated choices about their children's mental health treatment and education. They will enhance services to families. They shall encourage families to obtain broad based knowledge and information, and to engage in networking with other parents and mental health providers. Must self-identify as a person with lived experience in raising a child with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), SUD, or co-occurring mental health diagnosis.