Family Support Partner - Gastrointestinal Patients

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Family Support Partner who will work as part of the team to assist young people with chronic constipation struggles. The Family Support Partner will provide intensive levels of peer support, information, and teaching to the parents/caregivers to help strengthen their natural support system. The Family Support Partner will support positive outcomes for the youth and family.Responsibilities:

Assist the family in linking to natural and community supports

Assist with crisis stabilization when needed

Attend all mandatory trainings and become a credentialed Family Support Partner within one year.

Other non-essential duties as specified by the immediate supervisor

Provide direct support, information, and teaching to the parents/caregivers as needed

Seek coaching, supervision and professional input regularly and when needed

Work closely with other team members to assure a coordinated approach

Work with and help youth and families to learn skills, achieve their vision, and to become self sufficient

Work with youth and families to create and maintain an environment conducive with wellness & recovery

High School diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience raising a child or children with chronic constipation or mental health disorder preferred.

Knowledge of youth and family mental health and substance use resources and service systems preferred within Allegheny and surrounding Counties.

Team Player- ability to work with a diverse group of youth, families, clinical and professional staff, and other key stakeholders.

Ability to engage parents/caregivers raising a child with mental health and/or substance use disorders, to identify family strengths without being judgmental, and to integrate these strengths throughout the provision of services.

Willingness to share personal story and experiences as appropriate.

Ability to model effective behaviors and appropriate skills.

Have a good sense of humor, a common-sense approach, be compassionate, flexible, creative, and a good listener.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Willing and eager to learn, and to be videotaped for credentialing and training purposes.

Excellent documentation skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Flexible in adapting the weekly schedule to meet the needs of the youth, families and team. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Driver's License

Act 31 Clearance with renewal

Act 33 Clearance with renewal

Act 34 Clearance with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran