Parent Peer Support

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network • Kansas City, KS

2d

About The Position

Wyandot Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Peer Support Specialist to support parents and guardians of Medicaid-eligible children. The specialist uses lived experience, advocacy skills, and knowledge of community resources to help families overcome barriers, build on their strengths, and develop strategies for success.

The role works directly with parents, guardians, and children in their homes and communities. It focuses on strengthening families, promoting positive outcomes, and helping children remain safely at home whenever possible. The specialist supports families in accessing services, strengthening support systems, and addressing challenges that may affect their ability to care for their children at home and in the community. Through advocacy, collaboration, and individualized support, the position contributes to family stability and improved outcomes for children and caregivers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal experience raising a child who has experienced emotional or behavioral health challenges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, colleagues, service providers, and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to organize and manage a field-based schedule, including home visits, agency meetings, and care coordination appointments.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and an objective, collaborative approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and coordination with the treatment team.
• Ability to climb stairs and access residences or facilities that may not be handicap accessible.
• Current, valid Kansas driver's license that is not suspended or expired.
• Reliable transportation.
• Current automobile insurance.
• Clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with parents and guardians, helping them identify strengths, address challenges, and work toward family-centered goals.
• Help families navigate agency systems, understand available benefits and services, and connect with organizations that can provide assistance.
• Identify family needs through non-diagnostic interviews and connect families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Participate in family team meetings, contribute to strengths assessments and treatment planning, and coordinate with clinical staff and other professionals.
• Help families address barriers to social, economic, and employment opportunities while supporting the child's developmental, emotional, and cultural needs.
• Organize home visits, agency appointments, and care coordination meetings to help ensure families receive appropriate and timely support.
• Communicate regularly with the manager and treatment team while protecting confidential family information.
• Complete required training to maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective peer support and related services.

What This Job Offers

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