Family Support Partner

Description

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent 

• Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked 

• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership  

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.  

• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Job Summary 

High Fidelity Wraparound is an approach to individualized care planning that builds on the collective action of a committed group of family, friends, community, professional, and cross-system supports mobilizing resources and talents from a variety of sources to address the needs of children/youth with complex mental health challenges and their families. As a Family Support Partner (FSP), you will provide peer support, mentorship and assistance with system navigation to families and youth with high needs and are multi-system involved in partnership with a credentialed Wraparound Facilitator. In general, peer support is defined as using personal and professional life experiences to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future, to demonstrate unconditional acceptance, and to assist with problem solving, as well as to provide consultation for staff and others to increase awareness and improve the effectiveness of parent-professional partnerships to meet the needs of the families and to maximize parent voice, choice and involvement throughout the Wraparound process. Family support partner will also engage with families in home or school-based support. 

Pay Rate 

Starting hourly pay rate is $21.82, plus partial benefits. 

*The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*

View the full job description here. 

Hiring Manager

Kari Commerford 

Email: KCommerford@gunnisoncounty.org  

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.

• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.

• Traveling is required

Qualifications/Education

• This position requires a High School diploma, or

• Personal experience and direct experience in the Child Welfare, Mental Health and/or

Juvenile Justice systems.

• Must pass CBI, FBI, and Central Registry checks.

• Must be fluent in both the Spanish and English languages.