Family Peer Support Specialist - Field - The Lakes Region

CVS Health • Paducah, KY

1d • $19 - $32

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary Provides direct Family Peer Support services to member's guardians, caregivers, and care team. Provides guidance to SKY initiatives. Must reside in The Lakes Region: Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, Graves, McCracken, Calloway, Marshall , Livingston, Lyon, Trigg, Crittenden, Caldwell, Hopkins, Christian, Muhlenberg, Todd ( Counties)

Requirements

• Certification in or eligibility to become certified as a KY Family Peer Support Specialist
• Must reside in The Lakes Region
• Ability to travel up to 33% of the time
• Meets Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Be a self-identified parent or other family member who has lived experience with a client who has received services related to a mental health, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disability from at least 1 child serving agency
• Have successfully completed a KFLA training approved by the department
• Successfully complete a KFPSS core competency training approved by the department or receive a training waiver for this requirement in accordance with Section 5 of this administrative regulation

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a caregiver of a youth utilizing paid behavioral health supports
• Experience with youth experiencing Engagement with child justice and welfare systems- Leadership experience
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Exceptional Communication and De-Escalations

Responsibilities

• Provides direct Family Peer Support services to member's guardians, caregivers, and care team.
• Provides guidance to SKY initiatives.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED