Parent to Parent Coordinator
Company: BAMSI
Location: Fall River
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Here at BAMSI, we recognize that our employees are our greatest
resource! Are you ready to make a difference? Become a BAMSI
believer! Parent to Parent Coordinators
at BAMSI provide support, information, education
and advocacy to parents/caregivers with children with serious
mental, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Empower families
with information and support to assist them in navigating the
mental health and educational systems. Facilitate monthly support
and educational topic groups. Work with the PIN team in planning
and hosting family events and outings. The Parent
Information Network (PIN) is a parent information, support, and
advocacy program designed by parents and professionals to help
families who have children with serious emotional, behavioral,
and/or mental health challenges. Must have
lived experience parenting a child with mental health, emotional
and/or behavioral difficulties and have a high school diploma or
GED. Must have a valid driver's license in state of residence. This
position is based in Fall River, MA.
BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services
organization providing services to adults and children with
developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and
public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are
capable of amazing things and deserve our best. We support
them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along
the way.
We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy
work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our
comprehensive benefits include:
*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled
hours. Responsibilities: 1.
Respond to all referrals within 48 hours. 2.
Assist parents/caregivers with the following: Locating resources
and available services. Attending care plan, court and other
meetings when time allows. Completing and filing of service
applications or other paperwork, as needed. 3.
Facilitate monthly support group meetings following the PIN group
guidelines. 4.
Attend school meetings to provide support. 5.
Collaborate with agencies, schools, and the community to advocate
for the needs of families with children who have mental health
needs. 6.
Actively promote and participate in PINs special events. 7.
Perform all duties in a professional manner. 8.
Work in the PIN office one day a week and the local DMH office
twice a month. The remaining hours providing outreach in the
community. 9.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by BAMSI and local
parent advocacy groups. 10.
Provide information about your work through completion of weekly
and monthly reports. 11.
Perform duties in accordance with agency/program policies and
procedures. 12.
Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards.
Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training
obtained in areas that constitute risk. 13.
Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by
supervisor or designee. •
Experience parenting a child with mental health, emotional and/or
behavioral difficulties •
General knowledge of parents’ and children’s rights in the
community, schools, hospitals •
High School Diploma or equivalency required •
Knowledge of available systems of support in Southeastern
Massachusetts •
Ability to support and educate parents who ask for PIN
services •
Willing to collaborate with other Parent Coordinators and community
workers •
Flexibility and a commitment to assisting parents Must be flexible,
some evening hours required
Keywords: BAMSI, Fall River , Parent to Parent Coordinator, Other , Fall River, Massachusetts
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