Job Purpose:
The Family Support Provider (FSP) assists families by providing education and empowering them to advocate for their child/children. By using the System of Care Values and Guiding Principles, education laws, policies and procedures, the FSP will develop goals with which the family agrees. Although the goals and objectives are a way to address current needs, it must also capitalize on opportunities to teach self-advocacy to the family.
Qualifications:
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Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum of two (2) years training and/or experience in advocacy, or related life experiences.
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Caregiver of an individual with Mental Health/Emotional, Behavioral and/or Development Disorders.
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Must have resided in Missouri for at least two (2) consecutive years previous to hire date.
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Must have current driver's license and reliable transportation.
Core Job Duties:
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Support the family in developing the basic wraparound principle of "voice and choice."
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Assist the family in identifying their natural supports.
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Participate in developing a family plan/course of action based on the individual needs of each family.
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Assist the family in identifying their child's strengths and the strengths of the family.
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Use sound personal judgment to identify available options to meet each family's particular needs.
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Educate the family concerning agency interaction, benefits and programs.
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Recognize that each child client and family may have different barriers to social economic and employment opportunities and will have varied levels of need to overcome these barriers.
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Provide targeted support services that are caregiver centered to assist in keeping the family together and preventing out of home placement.
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Provide transportation for the child and their family when providing necessary interventions.
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Participates in clinical staffing to include written notes regarding the child’s and their family’s cooperation and participation with program expectations.
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Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
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Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
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Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.