Family Peer Support Specialist

Monarch•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. You Belong at Monarch You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders. This Opportunity: The Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) is responsible for partnering with the youth and family to provide structured, one-on-one, person-centered, strength-based support to caregivers of children or young adults (up to age 21) who have or are at risk for mental health, substance use, or intellectual/developmental disabilities. The FPSS will teach families how to overcome challenges, overcome difficulties, and achieve a more stable family life for the youth and families.

Requirements

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.
High School Diploma (Required)
Certified Family Peer Specialist - National Federation of Families
Drivers License (Valid) - USA
Lived experience as a caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health challenges.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.