Bethanna is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Partner to join our new Crisis Access Link Model (CALM) program. This innovative, short-term service provides a mobile, on-site, face-to-face therapeutic response to children, youth, and their resource families following an initial child welfare placement or a move to a new placement.
As a Family Support Partner, you will play a vital role in helping children and families navigate the critical early stages of placement by providing peer support, promoting stability, and helping prevent crises before they occur.
The CALM Family Support Partner will support children, youth, and resource parents during initial out-of-home placements and placement transitions within the designated CALM region. Working closely with the Intervention Specialist, the Family Support Partner will help improve outcomes for children and youth involved in the child welfare system by:
Supporting placement stability and permanency
Building meaningful connections across child-serving systems
Providing peer support to resource caregivers
Helping prevent placement disruptions through early intervention and stabilization services
High School Diploma or GED
Lived experience as a kinship or resource caregiver
Eligibility for Peer Partner Certification within one year of employment
Commitment to supporting children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system
One year of experience in a Peer Partner or Family Partner role
Previous formal or informal mentoring or peer support experience
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Receive up to $3,000 through signing and length-of-service incentives.
Bethanna offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with Employer Match
10 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development Opportunities
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
For more than a century, Bethanna has strengthened children, families, and communities through compassionate, high-quality care. By joining our new CALM team, you'll be part of an exciting initiative designed to transform how children and resource families are supported during one of the most critical times in their journey.
If you are passionate about using your lived experience to support families, promote stability, and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and youth, we encourage you to apply today.
Bethanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bethanna does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
