Family Support Provider (Children and Family)

About the Position :  Seeking passionate parents of children with behavioral health challenges who want to work in community mental health.  This position is responsible for providing emotional support and advocacy for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families involved in the Children’s Department. The person selected will provide outreach to new referrals and provide education about resources in the community. Family Support Providers are vital members of the behavioral health team.

Job Type / Salary : Full-time

Location- Norman, OK

Family Support Provider I : Annual Salary is $30,000 ($14.42 / hr.)

Family Support Provider II : Annual Salary is $34,500 ($16.59 hr.)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience :

FSP I : Requires a high school diploma plus 15 hours of college or university study or equivalent combination of education and experience substituting six (6) months of relevant experience for the required education.

FSP II : Requires a high school diploma plus 30 hours of college or university study or equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of relevant experience for the required education.

Special Requirements :

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Must have at least 1 year of experience as the parent or guardian to a child who was involved in services, either mental health services or substance abuse services or have been involved with child welfare or other service agencies.

Experience having full responsibility for the child, including living with them, ensuring they made it to appointments, ensuring education and other needs were met.

Great Reasons to Work with Us : ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include :

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

Longevity Bonus for years of service

Student Loan repayment options

Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About this Facility :   COCMHC was opened in 1968 and was the nation’s first community mental health center. It was funded through a federal grant program that has resulted in similar facilities throughout the country. Built on the premise that people suffering from mental illnesses would be better served in the community as opposed to an institution, the center has played a pivotal role in restoring the lives of countless area residents. COCMHC was awarded a CARF Three-Year Accreditation for the following programs : PACT (Program of Assertive Community Treatment), Evaluation and Referral, Adult Outpatient, Team Green PSR (Psychiatric Rehabilitation), Systems of Care and Transitional Services, and Child and Family Services. COCMHC is located in Norman, Oklahoma and employs approximately 95 individuals from Norman and surrounding communities.

Join a team that CARES ! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-Placement Testing :   Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.