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Form of workDo you have a passion for empowering individuals receiving behavioral health services to improve their overall quality of life? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a contingent (part-time)Parent Support Partner.
What You Will Be Doing
Working as a Parent Support Partner you will help provide community based support for parents of adults who are receiving IDDA (Intellectual Developmental Disability – Adult) services. You’ll play an important role in the future planning for adult sons/daughters, and will problem solve with parents. You will also attend meetings, participate in trainings and work with parents/families/individuals who are receiving ISK support.
What We Require
A high school diploma with one year’s work experience is required. As a Parent Support Partner, you will have lived experiences as a parent to an adult child who is receiving community Mental Health services. Experience in a Community Mental Health Setting is preferred.
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the families of individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you!
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.
Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.
