Parent Peer Support - FT
Nexus Family Healing, Mendota Heights, MN, United States
Description
Nexus Family Healing, an outpatient and community mental health clinic located in Mendota Heights, MN, has an immediate opening for a part‑time Parent Partner for our Youth ACT and FRSS teams. Youth Assertive Community Treatment is an intensive, comprehensive, community‑based rehabilitative mental health service delivering services in home, school, or community settings using a multidisciplinary team. Family Response and Stabilization Services provides immediate, in‑person support and stabilization for youth ages 0‑18 and their parents/caregivers. Available 24 hours a day, every day.
Schedule / Pay / Location
Part‑time, 40 hours per week
Hourly range: $21‑23
Flexible scheduling, includes some nights/weekends
Community‑based work in Mendota Heights, MN
Benefits
Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No‑cost life insurance
Short/long‑term disability insurance
401(k) match
Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
Carrot Fertility Benefit
Continuous learning and training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
And much more
Position Summary
The Parent Partner provides active, hands‑on, trauma‑informed, and family‑guided peer support to parents of youth receiving services while collaborating with families, team members, and service providers. The role increases family involvement within the program, connects families to formal and informal resources, and advocates for families to reduce institutional bias toward caregivers.
Primary Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates positive family involvement in the treatment process using trauma‑informed, strength‑based, and client‑driven engagement techniques.
Creates community relationships to enhance resource and referral opportunities.
Connects with all families entering the program to engage and build involvement.
Participates in the initial family information gathering and assessment process to help identify needs and assist in developing treatment goals.
Works with families, caregivers, and treatment team members and all informal and formal supports to assist and support individualized family plans and treatment goals during and post‑treatment.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings to help support and advocate for the well‑being, needs and resources for caregivers and youth.
Provides ongoing advocacy for families during the treatment process and with other providers involved in the family’s life; role‑models skills and provides coaching so families can learn to advocate for themselves.
Delivers consultation and training to treatment team members to enhance the delivery of family‑driven care and positive family engagement techniques.
Provides parent skill‑building education, consultation, and role‑modeling; leads/co‑leads parent support groups.
Acts as a resource for families and responds to family crises in a prompt, effective, and collaborative manner.
Might coordinate and conduct family‑finding activities to help youth establish a strong support network and support permanency as needed.
Submits timely documentation in the electronic health record regarding work with families.
Facilitates linking of youth and families with appropriate community services, and follow‑ups.
Meets with the family and youth (virtually or in‑person) as determined and prescribed by the treatment plan and family’s engagement level.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, and must be at least 21 years of age.
Prior experience as the primary parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
Experience with children’s mental health systems such as DHS, DOC, social services, probation, or the Department of Mental Health.
Completion of a successful background check.
Currently have or be willing and able to successfully complete the Department of Human Services‑approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and certificate exam.
Valid driver’s license required; must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Preferred Education and Experience
College coursework in the behavioral/mental health field.
Experience working with families and trauma‑exposed children or adolescents.
Values & Competencies
Innovation: leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches.
Compassion: listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy and concern.
Agility: exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
Responsiveness: being quick, positive, and accurate.
Excellence: demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
Diversity Statement
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
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Nexus Family Healing, an outpatient and community mental health clinic located in Mendota Heights, MN, has an immediate opening for a part‑time Parent Partner for our Youth ACT and FRSS teams. Youth Assertive Community Treatment is an intensive, comprehensive, community‑based rehabilitative mental health service delivering services in home, school, or community settings using a multidisciplinary team. Family Response and Stabilization Services provides immediate, in‑person support and stabilization for youth ages 0‑18 and their parents/caregivers. Available 24 hours a day, every day.
Schedule / Pay / Location
Part‑time, 40 hours per week
Hourly range: $21‑23
Flexible scheduling, includes some nights/weekends
Community‑based work in Mendota Heights, MN
Benefits
Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No‑cost life insurance
Short/long‑term disability insurance
401(k) match
Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
Carrot Fertility Benefit
Continuous learning and training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
And much more
Position Summary
The Parent Partner provides active, hands‑on, trauma‑informed, and family‑guided peer support to parents of youth receiving services while collaborating with families, team members, and service providers. The role increases family involvement within the program, connects families to formal and informal resources, and advocates for families to reduce institutional bias toward caregivers.
Primary Responsibilities
Manages and coordinates positive family involvement in the treatment process using trauma‑informed, strength‑based, and client‑driven engagement techniques.
Creates community relationships to enhance resource and referral opportunities.
Connects with all families entering the program to engage and build involvement.
Participates in the initial family information gathering and assessment process to help identify needs and assist in developing treatment goals.
Works with families, caregivers, and treatment team members and all informal and formal supports to assist and support individualized family plans and treatment goals during and post‑treatment.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings to help support and advocate for the well‑being, needs and resources for caregivers and youth.
Provides ongoing advocacy for families during the treatment process and with other providers involved in the family’s life; role‑models skills and provides coaching so families can learn to advocate for themselves.
Delivers consultation and training to treatment team members to enhance the delivery of family‑driven care and positive family engagement techniques.
Provides parent skill‑building education, consultation, and role‑modeling; leads/co‑leads parent support groups.
Acts as a resource for families and responds to family crises in a prompt, effective, and collaborative manner.
Might coordinate and conduct family‑finding activities to help youth establish a strong support network and support permanency as needed.
Submits timely documentation in the electronic health record regarding work with families.
Facilitates linking of youth and families with appropriate community services, and follow‑ups.
Meets with the family and youth (virtually or in‑person) as determined and prescribed by the treatment plan and family’s engagement level.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, and must be at least 21 years of age.
Prior experience as the primary parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
Experience with children’s mental health systems such as DHS, DOC, social services, probation, or the Department of Mental Health.
Completion of a successful background check.
Currently have or be willing and able to successfully complete the Department of Human Services‑approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and certificate exam.
Valid driver’s license required; must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
Preferred Education and Experience
College coursework in the behavioral/mental health field.
Experience working with families and trauma‑exposed children or adolescents.
Values & Competencies
Innovation: leading the way and implementing creative, cutting‑edge ideas and approaches.
Compassion: listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy and concern.
Agility: exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
Responsiveness: being quick, positive, and accurate.
Excellence: demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.
Diversity Statement
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio‑economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
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