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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Family Support Partner who will support technology-dependent children and their families. 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 or working with a technology dependent child (ie; home vent, etc) preferred.

+ Knowledge of youth and family mental health and substance use resources and service systems preferred but not required 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