Here, we believe in lifting peple up. Our organization is dedicated to the growth and development of communities across Hampton Roads and our team members. Benefits include: Ongoing Training and Career Development Paid Time Off Health, Dental and Vision insurance Flexible Scheduling Public Service Loan Forgiveness Supportive work environment Role: Family Support Partner with our Outaptient Substance use Disorder Program The Up Center is the oldest and largest child and Family Services agency in Hampton Roads and has been part of our community since 1883. As one of the largest non-profit providers of evidence-based mental health services in our region we provide personal and innovative services to approximately 10,000 children and adults each year. Minimum Requirements: Must be the biological or adoptive parent or person in the parent role who has been the primary caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health and substance use challenges; Must have experience navigating the Virginia behavioral health systems with their child AND Bachelor's degree in a human services field from a college or university and 1year of experience working with the target population; OR Associate’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school and1year of experience working with children/adolescents/youth; OR High school diploma or GED and at least five years of experience working as a primary caregiver with children/adolescents/transition age youth Required completion of the 72 Hour DBDHS Peer Recovery Specialist Training, provided Must have the ability to maintain a flexible, non-traditional schedule based around the youth and family’s availability and in a variety of community-based settings. Must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Must have and maintain a working cell phone. Must be able to engage and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds Preferred: Knowledge of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Understanding of, and experience with youth-serving systems, including schools, mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice, health, and others Ability to articulate and relate to the experience and perspective of a parent/caregiver of a youth with complex mental health/substance use disorder needs and experience supporting other families with similar challenges Knowledge of community resources; preferably experience with local resources Effective written and verbal communication skills Orientation to detail with good organizational abilities Th e Family Support Partner is responsible for providing family support and engagement as it relates to service provision under the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP): Opioid Affected Youth grant. This includes but is not limited to: Provide community-based, peer support to assigned cases by assisting parents with successful engagement, advocacy, and connection to formal and informal resources, and helping them to understand wraparound process/services to build resiliency as a family. Provide structured support to help the youth and their family members in achieving sustained recovery, while helping the youth to effectively manage the symptoms of a substance use disorder or a cooccurring mental health and substance use disorder. In conjunction with the Clinician, the Family Support Partner will support the provision of services to assist in the achievement of treatment goals. Assist the family and youth in findingh their strengths, needs and personal goals through the development of a Wellness Recovery and Action Plan. Provide support and assistance in helping the parent/caregiver acquire skills needed to support the youth, development of self-advocacy skills and achievement of self-management of the youth’s health status. Facilitate the Circle of Parents Group that is made available to youth parents/caregivers in the program. Circle of Parents is a friendly, supportive, non-judgmental environment led by parents and other caregivers with the guidance of trained facilitators. Provide education and assistance in navigating the child-serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.). Facilitate and assist in identifying formal and informal community resources, support, coaching, and training Attend appropriate meetings as requested by the youth and/or parent/caregiver or directed by the Supervisor, to ensure continuity of care and effective collaboration and support. Attend community and outreach meetings as necessary Complete progress notes and all related documentation Track day-to-day activities to ensure regulatory requirements, program goals, departmental policies, and/or the funding agency's terms and conditions are met. Actively participate in regular supervision with the New Visions Supervisor and Substance Use Disorder Program Manager. Utilize a database system to enter all related data and performance outcomes. Our values: The Up Center is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, military, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.