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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

LEAD FAMILY COORDINATOR

MINO BIMAADIZIWIN WELLNESS CLINIC- MINNEAPOLIS

Open: November 1, 2023-until filled

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Utilizing personal experience, the Lead Family Coordinator will provide culturally informed peer support for families and caregivers navigating social service systems that receive services through the Pediatric Mental Health Program and various partners. This position reports to the Director of Pediatric Mental Health. Full-Time position with benefits, Starting salary $24/hour; DOQ

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide culturally informed peer-to-peer support, build and strengthen family involvement to influence and understand mental and behavioral health services

• Amplify family and youth voice

• Provide families with tools to advocate for their child in all behavioral health services and systems of care

• Identify specific family engagement practices and programs to increase the level and frequency of family engagement

• Support and answer individual's questions and assist in the resolution of concerns and critical situations

• Build relationships with families and professionals by concentrating efforts of agencies that specialize in family involvement and engagement

• Assist families in navigating identified culturally specific resources, services and systems to support and strengthen the family, youth and child

• Provide support to grant staff in development and implementation of grant activities

• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Personal experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth who has had involvement with mental health and/or behavioral health services

• Knowledge of Native American community, resources and services

• Ability to build rapport across diverse populations

• Experience advocating for children, youth and their families in multiple social service systems

TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are accepted at Government Center – Human Resources Department, PO Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 -- Phone (218) 679-1847. Fax (218) 679-4176.