C.A.R.E.S Family Peer Support Partner

DEPARTMENT: Family Services POSITION TITLE: C.A.R.E.S. Family Peer Support Partner RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Family Services EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: The Family Peer Support will work with identified families to reinforce goals and support the family unit while following the Wraparound process. The C.A.R.

E.S. Wraparound model is a strengths-based, family driven diversion program designed to divert youth and families from the child welfare system, juvenile justice system or residential care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Family Support

• Ensure that the family voice is leading the planning and implementation of goals
• Build relationships with family members, providers and the community
• Provide information, referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources
• Provide parent coaching, teaching and promotion of parent involved activities
• Assist in increasing the family’s home management skills and provide hands-on assistance in the upkeep of a safe and healthy environment
• Complete all necessary documentation to ensure C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is followed with fidelity
• Attend team meetings, staffing, and all training courses required
• Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Safety
• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s Lutheran Ministries.
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.
• Attends mandatory safety in-services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service
• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
• Follows the St. John’s guidelines for Customer Service: *Let the Mission be your guide *Make eye contact and smile *Greet & welcome each and every person *Seek out personal contact *Provide immediate service-listen & act *Use appropriate body language at all times *Be gracious to each & every person ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities
• Follows policy and procedures on tuberculosis testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or Hi-Set required, 2 years’ experience working with others to navigate the mental health, education, juvenile justice or child welfare system is a plus
• Lived experience navigating mental health, special education, juvenile justice, or child welfare system as a consumer, parent, foster parent, or adoptive parent is required.
• Strong knowledge of Community Resources is necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Good written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate cultural competence & sensitivity to population served
• Demonstrate a high degree of independent judgment
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of St. John’s United
• Familiar with the use of computers and Microsoft office programs and virtual web platforms Travel/Other
• Candidate must have valid driver’s license, proof of current insurance and be able to drive throughout the state of MT. Other national travel may be required.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background screening upon hire.
• Some occasional evening and weekend hours required Physical Demands:
• Requires minimal lifting functions
• Requires moderate bending, standing and reaching activities Working Conditions:
• Normal office setting. No hazardous material exposure
• This position requires the ability to function independently in performing assigned duties