Job Description

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available for a low premium cost for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HAS, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off AND paid holidays.

General Statement:

Under the Director, or designee, the Parent Support Partner will provide education, training and support to help foster the parent/guardian to be empowered, confident and have skills that will enable them to assist their child to improve in functioning. They may augment the assessment and mental health treatment process, to parents and family members, in the home, office, and community. The Parent Support Partner will walk alongside parents that struggle to navigate the mental health system and the educational support system with a goal for improving the child and family’s success

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalency AND a minimum of one year experience as the parent or primary caregiver of a child who has special mental health needs as a developmentally disabled individual.

Additional Requirements:

Must meet Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) specialized training and certification requirements for Parent Support Partner within one year of hire and must maintain certification.

Must have a valid Michigan’s driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours.

Ability to physically perform the tasks.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
• Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
• Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferences:

One or more years of experience working with children/adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications.

Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Union

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Monday- Friday, days and some evenings/weekends depending on volume and referrals.