Family Mentor - Total Family Strategy

Suncoast Center • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

Do you want to turn your personal journey into a powerful force for change? If you're a parent or guardian with lived experience navigating behavioral health or family support systems, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference. Join Suncoast Center, Inc. as a Parent & Family Mentor with our Total Family Strategy team where your voice, your story, and your passion can uplift families and help create lasting, positive impact in our community. Suncoast Center is where good changes happen. For over 80 years, Suncoast Center has been providing emotional wellness services to individuals and families with a supportive team environment. Be part of our mission! We are proud of the work that we do and it takes a great team to make it happen! If you are interested in one of our open positions, we'd love to start the conversation.

Requirements

• Must have lived experience of being a parent or guardian
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend oral instructions
• Must be willing to use or learn computer software
• Must have personal attributes suited to working in a team environment with persons with mental health, substance use, and family support needs
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check, local checks, and DCF Level II Background Screening prior to hire and annually
• Must have valid Florida Driver's License and pass motor vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance
• Computer Literate
• Must be available at least 3 evenings a week, Monday through Thursday until 7pm with a 5 day work week Monday through Friday

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (AA/AS) in Human Services or related field or Bachelor's level degree preferred
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) & WHAM or Peer Support Whole Health & Resiliency experience is preferred
• Certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist is preferred
• Experience accessing services for children and families (e.g. IEP, 504 plan, and financial assistance) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in family treatment planning and care coordination
• Attend team meetings, staffing, and supervision
• Support parent/guardian support groups alongside therapists and case managers
• Provide non-clinical, strengths-based peer mentoring to parents and families
• Assist families in setting and achieving relationship-based goals
• Offer psycho-education and resources tailored to each family's needs
• Monitor client progress using wellness tools
• Support family engagement through structured peer groups and community resources
• Build connections with local support networks and resources
• Facilitate access to educational, cultural, and mutual aid organizations
• Maintain accurate and timely records in the electronic health record system
• Adhere to program productivity standards and certification requirements
• Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement Plan with up to 5% matching
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuing Education

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED