Exciting Opportunity: Become a Certified Family Partner (CFP)
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Family Partner (CFP) to provide vital support and advocacy for families as they engage in their recovery journey. Under the guidance of the Lead Certified Family Partner or other designated supervisor, the CFP will assist families in navigating their wellness and recovery process by fostering empowerment, self-advocacy, and engagement.
The CFP will play a key role in helping families make informed decisions that guide them toward wellness and recovery. Drawing from their own lived experience, the CFP builds trust and respect, working closely with families to help them develop their voices and learn to use them effectively in their treatment and recovery. The CFP ensures families are actively involved in decision-making, whether in routine situations, during a crisis, or throughout the Wraparound process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct home visits to provide in-person support.
- Mentor and encourage parents, offering guidance and emotional support.
- Role model positive parenting and advocacy skills.
- Facilitate support groups for families receiving services at Bluebonnet.
- Serve as the certified family partner on the Wraparound team, ensuring that the family's voice and choices are heard and respected.
- Share knowledge of current and emerging trends that benefit families with colleagues. Support families in various settings, including schools, courts, medical and mental health clinics, and other child-serving systems. This may involve attending ARDs, court hearings, doctor's appointments, social security appointments, and more. Collaborate closely with physicians, treatment team members, and community resource agencies.
- Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with individuals, families, and community contacts.
This position is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families, supporting them through challenges and guiding them toward recovery with understanding, empathy, and expertise.
Hourly Salary Range: $17.85 – $21.60
Differentials:
- $1.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
- $.75/hour – Bilingual
- $Up to 2.00/hour – prior experience with a community center in a similar role
- Eligibility for $200/month Service Delivery Incentive Award
Why join our team? BTCS values our team members and offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and generous leave accruals. Benefits include:
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage through BlueCross Blue Shield, beginning after 60 days of employment.
- Dental Insurance: Coverage through Dental Select, beginning after 60 days.
- Vision Insurance: Discounts on eye exams, glasses, and contacts, beginning after 60 days.
- Prescription Plan: Discounts on medications, beginning after 60 days.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax contributions for medical and dependent care.
- Retirement Plans: 7% match on 401A contributions; pre-tax contributions to 457/403(b) plans.
- Sponsored Insurance: Life, disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Family and Medical Leave: Job protection for health-related reasons.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for personal and family issues.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for skill enhancement and continuing education.
Additional Perks include monthly bonuses, referral awards, licensure support, loan forgiveness programs, educational leave, and pay differentials for applicable positions.
Location: Williamson County, Texas
Qualifications:
- Minimum: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, experience parenting a child with a mental health disorder for at least one year, valid Texas driver's license, ability to obtain Family Partner Certification within six months.
- Preferred: Certified Family Partner Certification, Bilingual skills.
Administration: 1009 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services complies with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations. Our Title VI Plan is available for review.
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