Peer Support Specialist-Foster Care
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist-Foster Care engages community partners and develops strategies with local stakeholders. The role provides education, strengthens relationships, and helps resolve case-specific or broader systems issues. It supports care coordination teams by connecting members and caregivers with people who can offer insight and expertise to help them overcome challenges. This is a field-based role serving people throughout North Carolina. The specialist primarily travels to client sites or designated locations, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. Candidates must reside in North Carolina and within a reasonable commuting distance of a posting location, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Hours are general business hours, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Lived experience that provides valuable insight into navigating similar challenges.
- Peer Support Certification.
- Professionalism and strong communication skills when interacting with individuals, providers, and stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
- Ability to build respectful and appropriate relationships with individuals across a wide range of disabilities and health conditions, and with their families.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and follow guidance from the Care Manager and Care Management department.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities for engaging members, caregivers, and families, and share them with the care management team.
- Partner with community peer support services to create referral pathways and connect members with appropriate services.
- Support the care manager in advocating for foster parents and other caregivers as they address needs or challenges with agencies and systems.
- Develop strategies for peer support programs.
Benefits
- Merit increases
- Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Financial education resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
