From Family Member to Workforce Partner

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1 From Family Member to Workforce Partner Developing and Managing a Family Support Partner Program Cristy Corbin Family Support Partner Supervisor HFW - FSP Trainer and Coach UMFS Tanya Byington Parent Support Partner NAMI NoVA

2 THOUGHTS to PONDER What is an FSP? What is the role of an FSP with a family? Is my agency ready for parents to be part of our teams? What do I look for to determine if a parent is ready to work as an FSP? What are some helpful trainings for an FSP? What are the specific needs for an FSP within the High Fidelity Wraparound process? 2

3 Definition of Peer Support (the umbrella for an FSP) Peer support is a system of giving and receiving help founded on key principles of respect, shared responsibility, and mutual agreement of what is helpful. Peer support is not based on psychiatric models and diagnostic criteria. It is about understanding another s situation empathically through the shared experience of emotional and psychological pain. When people find affiliation with others they feel are like them, they feel a connection. This connection, or affiliation, is a deep, holistic understanding based on mutual experience where people are able to be with each other without the constraints of traditional (expert/patient) relationships. (Mead, 2001) 3

4 MWBvg2u_bV What is an FSP? A parent/caregiver with lived experiences of navigating the behavioral health system with their own child who is now ready to give back to other parents attempting to do the same. -Cristy Corbin

5 The FSP s Work with a Family Explaining the role of the FSP and the HFW process (when applicable) Engaging with the family based on shared experiences Building trust through respect Assisting the family with identifying their needs Connecting the family to resources in their community Modeling behaviors and transferring skills 300x200.jpg 5

6 Is My Agency Ready? 6

7 Is My Agency Ready? 7

8 Characteristics of a Potential FSP A desire to give back Self-efficacy Successfully managing their family s needs Modeling strength-based language Demonstrated persistence Professional mindset Motivation to make a difference Advocacy skills TgB9SRi62PU51xHh57pXZdDzy-7KkIORg 8

9 Where do I Find a Parent to be an FSP? Case Managers CSA CSB/BHA CSU DSS School Private Providers Community Based Services ICC/FSP Foster Care Parents Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Children s Mental Health Resource Center (CMHRC) National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) local affiliates Virginia Family Network (VFN) c78e305d a3ca8cfdf0cfb5f897ce.jpg

10 Trainings for an FSP Any agency trainings that other team members attend 1:1 with Supervisor to explain clear expectations of the FSP role Review Job Description Professional development opportunities Disciplinary process Performance based DOCUMENTATION!!! See one, Do one, Teach one High Fidelity Wraparound Family Support Partner Advanced Parent Leadership Training Virginia Family Network Peer Recovery Specialist Office of Recovery Services (DBHDS) 10

11 Needs of the FSP in the High Fidelity Wraparound Process Ensuring the HFW Workforce Supervisor has a clear understanding of the FSP s role within the HFW process And fully supports the position Making sure the Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) Facilitator is aware of the FSP role Encouraging the FSP to share their story with the ICC Facilitator and vice versa The why behind the what Team building exercises with the ICC Facilitators and FSPs HFW Workforce group supervision HFW Workforce group coaching 11

12 Questions? 12

13 Contact Information Cristy Corbin Family Support Partner Supervisor HFW-FSP Trainer and Coach UMFS Tanya Byington Parent Support Partner NAMI NoVA 13