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Family Support Partner (PRN)

Norfolk, VA

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

A Foster Family Support Partner to use personal past experiences, provide peer support to parents/caregivers served in the program by assisting them with successful engagement, advocacy, and ...

Family Support Partner (PRN)

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

A Foster Family Support Partner to use personal past experiences, provide peer support to parents/caregivers served in the program by assisting them with successful engagement, advocacy, and ...

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How much do family support partner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for family support partner in the United States is $20.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Family Support Partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Support Partner, you need a background in social services, lived experience supporting families, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and sometimes completion of peer support or family partner certification programs is important. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, empathy, and the ability to build trust with families are essential soft skills. These competencies enable effective advocacy, resource navigation, and emotional support, which are crucial for empowering families facing challenges.

How does a Family Support Partner typically collaborate with other professionals to support families?

Family Support Partners work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, counselors, and educators, to ensure families receive comprehensive support. They often attend case meetings, coordinate care plans, and share insights from their lived experiences to help tailor services to each family's unique needs. Collaborating with other professionals not only enhances the quality of support provided but also helps build a strong network of resources for families navigating complex systems. This teamwork fosters a holistic approach, ensuring all aspects of a family's well-being are addressed.

What are Family Support Partners?

Family Support Partners are professionals who assist families, particularly those with children facing behavioral, emotional, or mental health challenges. They often have personal experience navigating similar systems, offering guidance, advocacy, and emotional support to families. Their role includes helping families access services, understand treatment options, and communicate effectively with providers. By leveraging their own lived experiences, Family Support Partners help empower families to make informed decisions and advocate for their needs.

What is the difference between Family Support Partner vs Peer Support Specialist?

AspectFamily Support PartnerPeer Support Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires lived experience with family mental health or substance use issues, sometimes certificationRequires lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, often certified or trained
Work EnvironmentWorks with families in clinical, community, or home settings to provide support and advocacyWorks in mental health or addiction settings, providing peer-led support and guidance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by mental health agencies, community programs, and healthcare providersCommonly employed by mental health clinics, recovery programs, and community organizations

Both roles involve peer support based on lived experience, but Family Support Partners focus on assisting families navigating mental health or substance use systems, while Peer Support Specialists primarily support individuals in recovery. The roles often overlap but serve different primary audiences and settings.

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Family Support Partner (FSP)

Family Support Partner (FSP)

Comprehensive Community Action

Cranston, RI • On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Description:

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.


JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for partnering with families to provide peer mentoring and care coordination services to children, adolescents and families.


WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

  • This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position
  • Monday - Friday
  • Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population
  • May be required to work at any CCAP location.
Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Life experiences including parenting a child and/or having life experience with child welfare systems or juvenile justice.
  • BSW/BA or AA and/or related experience.
  • Knowledge of child development, emergency intervention methods, family dynamics, health and mental healthcare systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Driver's License and proof of liability insurance and reliable transportation
  • Must have excellent oral and writing skills
  • Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred.
  • Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
  • Complete all required background checks


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Family Support Partner (FSP) is a peer mentor and should have experience parenting a child and/or has life experience with child welfare systems or juvenile justice.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments on assigned clients on caseload.
  • Develop a service plan with clients in accordance with provisions stated within the specific case management program.
  • Provide community, school, and home visitation to clients on caseload.
  • Provide instruction in adult daily living skills including behavior management, stress management and parenting.
  • Complete emergency funding, housing, utility assistance, medical and state benefits and other appropriate applications for clients as needed.
  • Conduct individual, family and team meetings per program requirements.
  • Maintain current and accurate record keeping for client files in accordance with standards of case management program, Medicaid, and accreditation where applicable.
  • Utilize computer database systems to maintain appropriate information on clients, per program and agency requirements.
  • Complete all paperwork associated with maintaining current client statistics.
  • Attend regular supervision with Program Coordinator and/or clinical supervisor in an individual and/or group setting.
  • Ensure standards of care are met and in compliance with JCAHO, Medicaid, third party payers and state licensing requirements.
  • To complete all paperwork required for data generation in a timely fashion as determined by Program Coordinator.
  • Collaborate with other CCAP programs and administration to ensure coordination of efforts and resources and the smooth implementation of services.
  • Attend and participate in all CCAP public relations activities as appropriate.
  • Attend Wraparound training and development sessions


OTHER ABILITIES:

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as incident, psychosocial and medical reports.
  • Ability to write routine case management narratives, reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups and consumers, representatives of other agencies or CCAP employees.
  • Ability to operate and maintain control of an automobile and/or passenger van.
  • Ability to type on word processor and/or computer.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.



CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.