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Sedgwick County, KS

Part-time Certified Parent Peer Specialist - COMCARE

$18.54 - $18.54 / hourPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description

  • Provides information and support to caregivers in both individual and group settings, so they have a better understanding of their youth’s socioemotional needs.
  • Assists caregivers in understanding the treatment planning process and supporting the implementation of the individualized, strength-based treatment plan.
  • Assists the family in understanding the roles of the various providers and the importance of the “team” approach.
  • Empowers caregivers to become involved in activities related to planning, development, and implementation of services for the youth.
  • Discusses the benefit of natural supports within the youth’s family and community.
  • Introduces methods of problem solving and development strategies to address issues. Provides support and information to caregivers of Transition Age Youth related to the shift from being the decision maker to being the support for youth.
  • Connects families to community resources.
  • Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or patient-run activities and related supports.
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