Family Support Provider

Family Support Provider

Department: Youth CPRC

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arnold - Municipal Drive

Reporting To: Linda Middleton

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Description

Turn Your Experience Into Hope as a Family Support Provider
Use your lived experience to make a difference for other families. As a Family Support Provider, you'll walk alongside parents and caregivers of children with serious emotional or behavioral disorders-offering understanding, advocacy, and practical support based on what you've lived and learned.

This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who:

• Has navigated the behavioral health system for their own child and wants to help others do the same
• Believes in the power of peer support and parent-to-parent connection
• Finds fulfillment in guiding families through complex systems with empathy and encouragement

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and supporting families to better understand and meet their child's needs
• Helping parents build strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and care teams
• Connecting families with community resources, support groups, and educational materials
• Providing encouragement and emotional support during crises and challenging times
• Assisting with meeting preparation and participation as requested by the family
• Collaborating with the treatment team to create individualized, family-centered service plans
• Submitting timely documentation, including progress notes completed collaboratively within 24 hours
• Traveling to meet families and attend team meetings as needed - Driving is an essential function of this position

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

High School/GED required
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder
• Must complete and pass the FSP Relias training and DBH FSP training, and obtain a Family Support Provider certification within 6 months of hire date
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Have a personal understanding of the challenges families face in navigating behavioral health systems
• Are a natural encourager and strong communicator who leads with empathy
• Want to be a trusted ally to parents who feel overwhelmed or alone
• Are detail-oriented and dependable when it comes to documentation and follow-through
• Are ready to turn your family's journey into a source of strength and guidance for others

About Compass Health Network

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri , allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Adapt of Missouri , a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization , it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri , you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

We offer:

• Competitive Benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Personal and professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with Xponential access
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*

*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program , positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.

Your Career, Your Impact

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact-every single day.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.PandoLogic. Keywords: Family Services Specialist, Location: Arnold, MO - 63010 , PL: 604063061