Certified Family Peer Specialist

Volunteers of America - Minnesota & Wisconsin • New Hope, MN

96d • $47,000 - $53,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Certified Family Peer Specialist, you will partner with youth, their families, a Wraparound Facilitator, and interdisciplinary team members to support the voice of youth and their families, ensure access to needed resources, and prioritize the family's ownership within their Wraparound Plan of Care. This role will serve as a supportive mentor to youth and their caregivers and as an engaged Wraparound Team member. The Certified Family Peer Specialist draws on their own personal experiences (past or current) accessing mental health services for a child to model wellness, offer hope, provide encouragement, and empower a caregiver's ability to support the family's Plan of Care.

Requirements

• Has a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Is at least 21 years of age
• Will work towards certification as MN DHS-approved Certified Family Peer Specialist if not already certified
• Have raised or are currently raising a child with mental illness
• Past personal experience accessing mental health services and community resources to meet the needs of their own child(ren) and family

Responsibilities

• Develop trust and mutual respect with youth, caregivers and their teams
• Ensure regular contact and visits with caregivers
• Provide parent to parent mentoring and serve as a liaison for families to services decided upon within the Wraparound Plan of Care
• Share their personal story of parenting a youth with mental illness in an efficient, ethical and helpful way
• Provide support and advocacy for youth and families, including continuously expanding knowledge of community resources, services and programs available
• Assist families in identifying, recruiting and engaging natural supports
• Partner with Wraparound Facilitator to ensure the Wraparound process is completed with high fidelity to the model and tracks progress towards goals
• Complete all required documentation in a timely, legible manner
• Contribute to and supports a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Display cultural competence by responding respectfully, non-judgmentally, curiously, and effectively to people of diverse backgrounds

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Days)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees