Parent Support Specialist (Portage County)

(Note: This position requires that you have experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a child with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.)

Wisconsin Family Ties is seeking a passionate, persistent individual to work supporting families in Portage County. Use your own life experience as a parent of a child with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges to assist other families like yours. This is a great opportunity to join the growing peer support profession.

Position Description

You will provide information, training, support, and advocacy to families as they navigate the various systems and supports serving their children. You also will provide outreach and information to schools, local governments, service providers, and community organizations. Work hours for this position are flexible; occasional weekend work may be required.

Key Requirements:

• Experience as a parent involved in the day-to-day care of a child or adolescent with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. No exceptions to this requirement will be considered.
• Experience navigating service systems to obtain services for your child. Service systems include, but are not limited to, mental health, public education, child welfare, substance use treatment, juvenile/family court, and youth justice.
• Knowledge of resources and services available in your local area/region
• Knowledge of wraparound principles and processes preferred
• Knowledge of special education processes and requirements preferred
• Must have a car and a valid driver’s license

Other Important Information

• Position will start out as part-time, with the possibility to increase to full-time, should you desire. At the time full-time status is achieved, health insurance benefits become available.
• You will work from your home and travel locally to meet with families at locations convenient for them. We also provide our services by video teleconferencing.
• A laptop, needed supplies, and training will be provided.
• Higher end of the wage range depends on college degrees with relevant majors.
• If you pass initial screening, you will need to provide at least two letters of reference.

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