Family Support Provider I
Company: Oklahoma Mental Health Council
Location: Chandler
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary
The Family Support Provider will emphasize the use of informal,
natural community supports as a primary strategy to assist health
home enrollees and families. Family Support Providers interact
regularly with other staff, including the Health Team, and
treatment providers to assess and treat individuals with mental,
emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol
tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include crisis
intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with
professional degrees, client advocacy, prevention and
education.
Essential Functions
* Acts as a liaison for the family between Department of Human
Services (DHS), courts, hospitals, schools and other community
agencies
* Transports families and children to various locations
* Organizes and generates parent/youth support groups, while
encouraging parent/youth participation
* Acts as a role model in relationships with clients and their
families
* Completes paperwork to document activities and observations in a
timely manner
* Participates in group outings as needed and assures safety for
clients and their families
* Maintains core competencies in relation to working with
co-occurring disorders through continuing education and
implementing skills into all aspects of treatment
* Maintains effective working relationships and strategic alliances
with consumers, other staff, the community and other non-profit
organizations Builds rapport and working partnerships with relevant
local, state, and federal government agencies
* Promotes community education projects to help increase awareness
of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Acute Mental Health
Crises
* Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Must have firsthand experience raising a child with emotional or
behavioral issues
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License
* Must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance
* Must be 21 years or older
* Must complete the following at the start of employment Wrap 101
and FSP training upon hire
* Previous experience in the mental health environment
preferred
Benefits (Full-Time Staff Only)
* Employee Health Insurance for as low as $10 per month
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* 403B Retirement plan with employer contribution
* Professional Growth funds
* Paid Time-off
* Employer paid long term disability
All Red Rock BHS employees are required to be fully vaccinated, as
per Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Standards, unless
otherwise exempt.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on
race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity,
age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or
disability.
Keywords: Oklahoma Mental Health Council, Edmond , Family Support Provider I, Other , Chandler, Oklahoma
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