Certified Family Partner

Job Title: Certified Family Partner (1282) Program: Children’s Behavioral Health Location: Amarillo, TX Salary: $15.66 / hour Job Type: Full-Time Why Join Texas Panhandle Centers (TPC)? At TPC, passion and meaningful work are rewarded. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health (BH) and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) provider, we offer a supportive environment where you truly make a difference in your community.

Student Loan Forgiveness: 501(c)(3) designation qualifies employees for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Low-Cost Healthcare: Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Teladoc (100% free for household), plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision. Retirement Match: Automatic 1% enrollment into a 457 Plan, plus up to 6% Employer Match in 403(b)/457 Plan.

Generous PTO & Holidays: PTO accrual, standard holidays, PLUS 3 annual Floating Holidays (Mental Health, Celebrate Diversity, and Day to Remember). Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance (1.5x annual salary) and optional supplemental coverage. TPC Full Summary of Benefits FY2027 Position Overview: Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking a Certified Family Partner (1282) to deliver trauma-informed care and resources to parents/legally authorized representative (LAR) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language. Support, advocate, and act as a link to community resources as a peer advocate to other parents enrolled in TPC. Travel to regional locations in the Texas Panhandle to provide Family Partner services as needed.

Assist in coordinating a monthly support group for families with mental health issues and teach parenting-related classes. Possess the knowledge of local resources, services, and support available to families living throughout the Texas Panhandle. Complete the Family Partner Certification within the first year of employment.

Work flexible hours as needed. Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.

Qualifications

& Credentials: Education & Credentials (Required): High School Diploma or GED. One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work, OR a minimum of 8 th grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by a qualifying score on the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE). 1 year of personal experience as a parent or LAR raising a child or youth (under 18) with serious emotional disturbance or mental illness 1 year of personal experience as a parent or LAR navigating a child-service system (e.

g., mental health, juvenile justice, social security, or special education) Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record. At least 18 years of age. Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA). Full statement can be found in Informational Documents .

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus. Experience teaching parenting classes or support groups Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.