Peer Advocate Coordinator
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The Peer Advocate Coordinator provides direct supervision to Parent Partners, ensuring that direct reports attend the Child & Family Team (CFT) and actively participate in development of the CFT. The Peer Advocate Coordinator participates in Network meetings and training, as appropriate. Peer Advocate Coordinators assist staff in the documentation of mental health services, assign cases, problem solving with professional staff, represent SBHG HFW programs in the community and within state outreach agencies, as well as hiring and training staff. High Fidelity Wraparound services offer comprehensive behavioral & social support services and crisis response through a team-based approach. The program serves children, youth, and families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse, with an average stay of 18 months. Clinical services include trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions, and parental skill enhancement. The program focuses on strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support, including family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
- Lived experience as a parent of a child who received services from DCFS, DMH, Probation and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families, OR Personal/lived experience as a consumer of services from DCFS, DMH, Probation, recovery from SUD and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with SED youth.
- Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
- SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
- SB803 - Supervisor Training must be completed within seven (7) days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct supervision to Parent Partners.
- Ensures direct reports attend the Child & Family Team (CFT) and actively participate in development of the CFT.
- Participates in Network meetings and training, as appropriate.
- Assists staff in the documentation of mental health services.
- Assigns cases.
- Problem solves with professional staff.
- Represents SBHG HFW programs in the community and within state outreach agencies.
- Hires and trains staff.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Ample vacation and holiday pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
