MFT Parent Partner
$43,243–$43,243 year
On-siteBenton Harbor, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct weekly phone, video, or face-to-face contacts with parents to promote engagement in case activities and offer responsive, flexible services. Coach parents on the child welfare process, maintain connections between families, and assist in identifying needs while building protective factors. Provide permanency, encouragement, and advocacy by connecting caregivers to community resources and attending Family Team Meetings, court hearings, or treatment appointments. Deliver a monthly voluntary support group for all caregivers and transport adults or children with parents present as needed using a personal vehicle. Complete all required MDHHS and MFT documentation within established timeframes and participate in mandated training, supervision, and team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- A previously personal opened CPS or foster care case with successful case closure
- A stable family situation without current Children's Protective Services (CPS) substantiation for safety issues
- No confirmed child abuse reported during the role of Parent Partner
- Flexibility to attend meetings and facilitate groups including non-standard work hours such as evenings and weekends to meet client needs
- Participation in mandated training(s), supervision, and team meetings
- A willingness to share parenting experiences as a learning tool with other parents, community partners, and referring workers
- Reliable transportation
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record with zero work restrictions
- Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on needs of the clients served. This may include working irregular hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends
- Participation is required in initial and ongoing training provided by MDHHS and Agency
- Not eligible for employment if convicted of any felony or placed on the Central Registry
- If receives a new CPS complaint while employed, activities with MFT caregivers must be suspended until the investigation is complete
- An investigation with confirmed abuse and neglect will result end of employment
Desired Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of prior work experience working with children and/or families is preferred
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