Family Support Provider

Job Posting Title

Family Support Provider

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Carl Albert CMHC

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$34,500 annual or $16.58 hourly

Job Description

DEFINITION

Responsible for advocating for children and families in Systems of Care, and providing outreach to children and families receiving traditional mental health services. This position will be serving, McCurtain, Atoka and Choctaw County.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Develop, enhance, and coordinate relationships with families.
• Provide advocacy for children and families.
• Act as liaison between children and families and the local Community Team.
• Coordinate community organization at local Systems of Care sites.
• Participate in advocacy to various statewide organizations and state government entities.
• May participate on State Systems of Care Team
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of children’s mental health services and Systems of Care principles and values; and of working with children with severe emotional disturbance and their families; skill in facilitating work between and among multiple agencies and children and their families.

This position provides care to a vulnerable population which requires employees to adhere to all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to consumer rights regulations, confidentiality laws, and accreditation requirements associated with this position and field. As such, incumbents should be proactive, detail-oriented, and diligent with protecting consumer information, and possess the ability to understand all laws and regulations regarding consumer rights.

Incumbent must demonstrate honesty and integrity in their actions and communications regarding issues impacting the organization. Incumbents must demonstrate a commitment to serving the citizens of Oklahoma, including, but not limited to demonstrating compassion in their care of ODMHSAS consumers, focus on achieving positive treatment outcomes, responsible fiscal management, and support for the ODMHSAS mission to serve individuals and families impacted by mental illness and addiction.

ODMHSAS Core Competencies:

• Respect: Treats consumers, stakeholders and fellow employees with dignity and respect. Relates to work and people in ways that value differences in others. Encourages and supports diversity of thought and perspective.
• Integrity: Is honest and respectful in interactions with others, and takes responsibility to make ethical choices in all aspects of job performance. Seeks guidance when needed.
• Responsibility: Employees are personally responsible for meeting commitments and achieving results. Works to improve individuals and organizational performance and presents a positive organizational image.
• Compassion: We recognize that it takes courage to seek help for mental illness and addiction, and we provide constant, respectful support in one’s journey to recovery.
• Public Service: Our mission is to help people, reunite families, and build healthy communities. We strive to provide impactful services to consumers, customers, colleagues and communities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma plus 30 hours of college/university study

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma plus 30 hours of college/university study or equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of relevant experience for the required education.

Possession of an Oklahoma driver license.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.