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Through routine, monthly Family Support Group services.

• This position will provide information and referral, informal support, and education services to families accessing the mental health services system.
• Position will serve as a peer mentor, will advocate for the education of families, and will strive to build effective interaction between public agencies, youth/adolescents, families, and community.
• Position will provide information related to due process rights and resources to link with community support systems; aid in problem-solving for effective interaction with public agencies; and support to parents in their achievement of personal goals that will improve the outcomes for their children.

The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, anda thorough knowledge and understanding of the workings of the local mental health service system, and the various community resources involved in this system.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lead/facilitate non-clinical, therapeutic/educational groups
• Working computer skills including MS Word
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish), preferred.
• Must self-identify as a family member to a child who has received or is currently receiving services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues.
• Applicant must provide documentation withthe application (to be uploaded in the Resume section of application) verifying that the child has received or is currently receiving services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues.
• Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record, as well as personal automobile liability insurance as required by the state of Texas.

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year