Peer Specialist

CHILDRENS CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER INC • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

CCTC is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our Caregiver Services department to provide support services to individuals and families seeking/participating in parenting support services with the goal of increasing caregivers' access to and engagement in behavioral health services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Lived experience accessing/participating in children’s behavior health services and navigating behavioral health system
• Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills including an ability to effectively interact with a wide array of audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to employ thoughtfulness, diplomacy, sensitivity and good judgment when working with vulnerable populations
• Flexible work schedule required, including some evenings and off-site work

Nice To Haves

• Training and/or experience providing peer support or other similar services a plus

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate parenting groups under guidance of lead facilitator
• Attend and participate in all initial and continuous education/training opportunities
• Support the management of records/quality assurance/quality improvement/outcome measurement and other data related to CCTC’s Parent/Caregiver Services
• Connect families to other CCTC services and/or community resources that may benefit the family
• Establish rapport and supportive relationships with individuals and caregivers of children with behavioral health needs, as well as with partner agencies
• Participate in agency-wide committee meetings as assigned such as Caring Families of CCTC
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

What This Job Offers

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