Certified Family Partner - 1181

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School or Equivalent Travel Percentage: Daily DescriptionMinimum Starting Hourly Rate: $15.50 Maximum Starting Hourly Rate - Dependent on Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Certified Family Partner services to parents, legal authorized representatives (LARs), and primary caregivers of youth receiving behavioral health services. Deliver peer support services in both individual and group settings in accordance with HHSC, UMCM, and program guidelines. Utilize lived experience to provide education, advocacy, mentorship, emotional support, and skill-building to families. Demonstrate effective time management and accountability by prioritizing service delivery in community-based settings, consistent with established productivity, quality, and documentation standards. Deliver services that are individualized, culturally responsive, and family driven based on the needs and preferences of the family. Assist families in navigating and accessing child-serving systems, including mental health, education (ISDs), juvenile justice, child protective services (CPS), Social Security Administration, and community resources. Promote family engagement and empowerment, ensuring family voice and choice are central to service planning. Participate in regularly scheduled supervision and consultation meetings in accordance with HHSC and agency requirements. Utilize the Center's electronic health record and other approved systems to document services and maintain records. Follow Center safety protocols related to home visits, community based services, and field work. Participate in Wraparound and treatment team meetings, advocating for family driven care and supporting effective communication between families and providers. Coordinate with clinical staff while maintaining the non-clinical peer role and scope of practice. Maintain appropriate boundaries consistent with the Certified Family Partner scope of practice and ensure a clear distinction between peer support and clinical services. Documentation shall be completed within timelines established by HHSC, Medicaid requirements, and Center policy. Maintain regular communication with supervisors and team members regarding service delivery and family needs. Participate in outreach and community engagement activities, including assisting in presentations in schools and community organizations. Complete all required trainings and maintain certification and continuing education requirements. Adhere to all Center policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Experience/Education/Licensing/Certification: EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience (Lived Experience Requirement): Must be 18 years or older and have a minimum of one year lived experience as a parent, adoptive parent, foster parent, or primary caregiver/Legal Authorized Representative (LAR) of a child or youth (person 17 years or under) with mental, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Must have a minimum of one year experience navigating one or more child-serving systems (e.g., mental health, special education, CPS, juvenile justice).Certification Must maintain active Certified Family Partner (CFP) certification through the Texas Certification Board (TCB) throughout employment. Individuals not currently certified must obtain certification within 12 months of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

Other Requirements: Valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record. Ability to travel throughout the service area.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of recovery oriented and family driven systems of care. Understanding of peer support principles, including mutuality, respect, and shared lived experience. Understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in service delivery. Basic knowledge of behavioral health conditions and treatment systems. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to effectively engage and build rapport with diverse families and community partners. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and Center policies. Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to safely and effectively respond to crisis or escalated situations using approved de-escalation techniques. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Relationship SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage, support, and build rapport with diverse families, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships using tact, courtesy, sound judgment, and cultural responsiveness. Ability to advocate for family voice and choice while maintaining appropriate boundaries consistent with the Certified Family Partner scope of practice. Demonstrated professionalism and conduct consistent with Center values, policies, procedures, and customer service expectations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with supervisors, coworkers, individuals served, and community stakeholders. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive, solution focused approach in community-based service settings.

Additional Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Regular attendance and reliability are essential to business operations.

Work Environment and Functional Requirements: Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. See, hear, and communicate effectively to perform job duties. Use a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment for prolonged periods. Perform repetitive tasks such as typing, filing, and data entry. Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Interact frequently with consumers, staff, and the public in a professional and customer focused manner. Respond appropriately to challenging or unpredictable situations, including safely de-escalating and managing interactions with individuals who may exhibit verbally or physically escalated behavior