Family Peer Support Specialist

Certified Family Peer Specialist

Department: BH - Certified Professional

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Starting Pay: $17.00

Education We're Looking For:

High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For:

Certified Family Peer Specialist - National Federation of Families, Drivers License (Valid) - USA

Experience We're Looking For:

Lived experience as a caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health challenges. Required

Benefits:

Our benefits include generous PTO, full health coverage, retirement and flexible spending plans, employee support resources, virtual care, student loan forgiveness, and exclusive discounts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Lived experience as a caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health challenges.
• Completion of Family Peer Support training and ability to obtain National Certification within 12 months of hire.

Other Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, community resources, and family advocacy.
• Strong communication, engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
• System of Care Principles
• Family Journey Assessment

What You'll Do:

• Develops person-and-family centered relationships with children and families receiving services using positive approaches that promote health and wellness.
• Articulates lessons learned from his/her own experience parenting a child or adolescent with social/emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Engages parents/caregivers to emphasize the importance of creating safe and secure home environments for children and others defined as "family."
• Assists the family in identifying precursors and antecedents to past crises and encourages the family to work in collaboration with their chosen supports to prevent future crises from occurring.
• Assists the parent/caregiver, youth and other members of the family in making informed choices regarding their care, services and other life decisions.
• Works with identified families, parents/caregivers to increase Monarch's understanding of the family's strengths, needs, preferences and vision.
• Collaborates with the child/family and interdisciplinary treatment team to develop person-family centered treatment plans and crisis plans.
• Convey observations and key issues to Monarch supervisors and other "need-to-know" treatment team members in accordance with rules that govern the release and exchange of confidential information.
• Emphasizes the value of creating connections and social supports within the community.
• Engages community systems, including schools, healthcare providers, family and youth organizations to improve the health of families.
• Participates in meetings and/or conferences to share parental and professional experiences, and to educate stakeholders on effective strategies for advocating for children and families.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain current licensure and certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.