Certified Family Partner (1282)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$15.66 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Amarillo, Texas |
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Job Description
Job Title: Certified Family Partner (1282)
Program: Children’s Behavioral Health
Location: Amarillo, TX
Salary: $15.66 / hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Why Join Texas Panhandle Centers (TPC)?
At TPC, passion and meaningful work are rewarded. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health (BH) and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) provider, we offer a supportive environment where you truly make a difference in your community.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: 501(c)(3) designation qualifies employees for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Low-Cost Healthcare: Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Teladoc (100% free for household), plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision.
- Retirement Match: Automatic 1% enrollment into a 457 Plan, plus up to 6% Employer Match in 403(b)/457 Plan.
- Generous PTO & Holidays: PTO accrual, standard holidays, PLUS 3 annual Floating Holidays (Mental Health, Celebrate Diversity, and Day to Remember).
- Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance (1.5x annual salary) and optional supplemental coverage.
- TPC Full Summary of Benefits FY2027
Position Overview:
Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking a Certified Family Partner (1282) to deliver trauma-informed care and resources to parents/legally authorized representative (LAR) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language.
- Support, advocate, and act as a link to community resources as a peer advocate to other parents enrolled in TPC.
- Travel to regional locations in the Texas Panhandle to provide Family Partner services as needed.
- Assist in coordinating a monthly support group for families with mental health issues and teach parenting-related classes.
- Possess the knowledge of local resources, services, and support available to families living throughout the Texas Panhandle.
- Complete the Family Partner Certification within the first year of employment.
- Work flexible hours as needed.
- Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.
Qualifications & Credentials:
Education & Credentials (Required):
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work, OR a minimum of 8th grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by a qualifying score on the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE).
- 1 year of personal experience as a parent or LAR raising a child or youth (under 18) with serious emotional disturbance or mental illness
- 1 year of personal experience as a parent or LAR navigating a child-service system (e.g., mental health, juvenile justice, social security, or special education)
- Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA). Full statement can be found in Informational Documents.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
- Experience teaching parenting classes or support groups
Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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