Support Partner I

Peer Partners are paraprofessionals who are life-trained with first-hand experience with the various systems of care utilized by clients in the program. These individuals understand how systems work and serve as an advocate and mentor to clients who are involved in various systems in a non-judgmental and respectful manner. Duties include:

• Serves as a consultant to clients and caregivers receiving services through Vista Hill Programs on an as needed basis. Based on program of assignment this may include coordinating visitation, mental health resources, court dates, etc.
• Maintain a network of services and resources for clients related to the Program’s area of service and client needs.
• Assess the social service needs and assist with accessing linkages to other services based on the needs of the family.
• Provide needed reports to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes all charting, data entry, filing and record keeping as appropriate in accordance with the program requirements, including data collection.
• Participates as an advocate in treatment teams engaging with direct service providers to promote the Support’s and the Support-child relational perspective.
• Assists families in developing their own support network related to their needs.
• Helps increase the client’s or caregiver’s advocacy skills to obtain services and support.