Family Support Partner / High Fidelity Wraparound
About The Position
Are you a parent with lived experience navigating behavioral health services for your child and a passion for helping others do the same? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a passionate Family Support Partner on our Wraparound Services team located in the Mt. Airy area . In this meaningful role, you’ll draw from your own journey to uplift and guide families, serve as a positive role model for teen boys, help families navigate complex systems, and empower them to confidently advocate for their children’s needs. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to turn your personal journey into powerful support for families facing similar challenges. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Your Role in Our Mission The Family Partner uses lived experience raising a child with behavioral health needs to provide one-on-one, strengths-based support to families. As a key member of the Child and Family Team (CFT), the Family Partner empowers caregivers to advocate for themselves, navigate services, and build resiliency. This role involves mentoring families, supporting care coordination, connecting them to community resources, and promoting positive outcomes through collaborative, family-driven planning. Why Join Us? As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, primarily business hours, but does include 3pm - 7pm to accommodate the family's schedules as needed. Service area: Surry County, Yadkin County and surrounding areas We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Requirements
- Must be a parent or primary caregiver of a child who has received services for I/DD and/or mental health
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred
- Skills: Great communication skills, both verbal and written
- A valid driver's license, current auto insurance and a good driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience promoting the ,client's “voice and choice” preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one, strengths-based support to families.
- Empower caregivers to advocate for themselves.
- Navigate services.
- Build resiliency.
- Mentor families.
- Support care coordination.
- Connect families to community resources.
- Promote positive outcomes through collaborative, family-driven planning.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
