A Parent Support Partner, under the general supervision of a HealthWest program supervisor, provides support, education, and empowerment activities to parents, caregivers, and guardians of children with serious emotional challenges.  An employee in this classification coordinates and/or co-facilitates parenting groups, meets with parents and/or caregivers on an individual basis, and supports parents and/or caregivers in Person-Centered Planning meetings or wraparound meetings.  This employee transports individuals receiving services, completes necessary documentation which includes communicating effectively in both oral and written form and maintaining accurate records, including utilizing basic computer software, and performs other related duties as assigned.

1.  Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; AND Have a minimum of six (6) months paid or unpaid experience within the past five (5) years as a Parent Support Partner in a mental health system, which can include leading groups, participating on workgroups or committees, and involvement in program development.

2.  Lived experiences with parenting a child with serious emotional challenges.

3.  Bilingual candidates highly desired.

4.  Possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

5.  Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

NOTE: Must obtain certification approved by the State of Michigan as a Parent Support Partner within one (1) year of employment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this classification performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A Parent Support Partner works within the Client Services offices and program location of HealthWest, with considerable travel required throughout the county by use of personal resources.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
     
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
 
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE