Family Coordinator - Certified Peer Support Worker

This is a community-based position that serves families of students of the Pueblo of San Felipe

Department:

SOC - BHP

Job Description:

This is a community-based position that serves families of students of the Pueblo of San Felipe. Incumbent will help coordinate, implement, and monitor the Project AWARE work plan, targeted at improving behavioral health services for school-aged children and youth within the San Felipe community. The Family Coordinator will specifically focus on goals and objectives of the AWARE work plan which focuses on recruiting and facilitating San Felipe family involvement.

Duites:

  • Assist Project Director and Community Project Managers in forming the family voice that is consistent with identified goals and objectives of the Native AWARE 2 grant.
  • Assist Project Director and program staff in creating partnerships between parents, schools, tribal leaders, tribal programs, Native American organizations, other supportive organizations, and state education agencies for the purposes of implementing an evidence-based, culturally competent, and developmentally apppropriate school and community based mental health services.
  • Assist Project Director and CPMs in reviewing and updating existing MOUs for the purpose of ensuring ongoing collaboration and stakeholder involvement at each LEA.
  • Assist school administrators and care providers to review and update or develop school safety and threat/violence prevention plans for each of the identified LEAs.
  • Organize a variety of activities (e.g. parent-community meetings, workshops, forums etc.) for the purpose of assisting families and community to remain knowledgeable in school objectives, and to effectively advocate for student success
  • Recruit and assist families with navigation of natural, helping networks to support positive student outcomes.
  • Assist with the development of recovery/resiliency plans, crisis management plans and maintain care coordination records as needed.
  • Advocate for tribal families at school, at home, those with unmet behavioral health needs when deemed necessary to promote positive self-care and resiliency.
  • Communicate with parents on behalf of school with matters relative to attendance, class/homework challenges, available programs/services, completing paperwork, etc. for the purpose of ensuring ongoing partnership between the home and school.
  • Assist with direct community/school outreach communications campaigns to educate tribal youth/students and parents about the need for mental health services and the natural supports that exist at all venues.
  • Follow up with  referral networks for youth and families to ensure that services are being provided.
  • Facilitate culturally competent youth directed activities consistent with achieving the goals of the AWARE 2 Program.
  • Submit routine written reports to Project Director for the purpose of implementing comprehensive data collection to measure program performance, impact and progress.
  • Assist with training activities related to the AWARE program for youth, families and project coalition participants.
  • Assist Project Director and CPMs in maintaining communication with San Felipe Education department for the purposes of ensuring ongoing partnership.
  • Assist Project Evaluator in facilitating culturally compentent discussions and administering evaluation tools appropriate for tribal youth, parents, elders, and other stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities:

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Education: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience/Basic Knowledge: Job related experience is required (e.g. knowledge of statewide and local public education systems, behavioral health systems specifically serving children with mental health needs and their families. Program management and planning experience required to establish local strategic plans. Experience in social services and/or educational program networking.
  • Required Licenses/Certifications: Prefer a valid driver's license. Obtain a Peer Support Worker certification within one year of employment.
  • Physical Requirements: Must have manual dexterity to enter and retrieve data from a computer. Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
  • Preferences: San Felipe Tribal Member and Keres Speaking Preference.

Working Conditions:

Works in office. Sits for long periods of time and types.

Additional Info:

Supervision and Guidelines: No supervisory responsibilities. Incumbent will adhere to all applicable Board and Education guidelines, policies, practices, legislation and regulatory requirements at each school and support agency.

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