Centerstone·LaBelle, Florida
Provide active, hands-on peer support and coaching to parents and caregivers of youth receiving behavioral health and child welfare services. Facilitate systems change by increasing family involvement and assisting parents in navigating DCF, courts, and community partners.
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
The Parenting Partner/Mentor provides active, hands-on peer support to a caseload of parent/caregivers of children and youth receiving services in three counties (Manatee, Sarasota, and Desoto).
Parenting partner/Mentor support may be delivered in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes, or in community environments.
The role of the Parenting Partner/Mentor is to provide peer support but also to work collaboratively to support systems change by increasing family involvement and decreasing unintentional, bias about parents.
Provides guidance based on a combination of evidence-based/evidence-informed training and personal firsthand experience and lived expertise.
Empowering and coaching parents through the process with DCF, child Welfare, the courts, and other family centered community partners is an important aspect of this work.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Ability to maintain and manage confidential information
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Must have direct current or previous life experiences as the biological, kin, foster or adoptive parent of a youth with complex needs and receiving community mental health services, child welfare, and/or juvenile justice system.
Have tolerance and respect for individual differences, opinions, and perspectives. Be respectful of low-income families, as well as have a good understanding of different socioeconomic populations.
Ability to work independently, and exercise ethical and swift judgment during times of crisis.
Knowledge of/linkages with diverse populations, key community stakeholders, and populations with/at risk for trauma.
Public speaking experience, excellent organizational skills, strong communication and writing skills,.
Creative problem-solving skills, and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Must value cultural differences, work independently and/or as a member of a team, problem solve, and be genuinely interested in working with survivors of trauma.
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
High school diploma or GED required.
Years of Experience
Experience in providing education, outreach, and collaboration with community stakeholders is preferred.
Physical requirements: Standing – 10%
Sitting – 90%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type: Full time
$15.00--$21.00
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.