Family Peer Specialist

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Family Peer Specialist, an adult with lived experience as a family member of a child with behavioral health challenges will provide support to children and their families by engaging with families, incorporating their voice into treatment, and by providing resources as needed.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1.      Provide support to families around IBHS from the perspective of a peer

2.      Empower the family to understand their role as a member of the treatment team

3.      Share peer perspective with treatment team helping to improve understanding of parent point of view

4.      Provide support and coaching during meetings

5.      Work with families to develop natural supports

6.     ...

We are looking for a full-time Peer Support Specialist - Children & Family Services to join our team. This position will require the ability to split their time between two Mommy & Me programs in Seaford, DE, one Mommy & Me Program in Lewes, DE, and one Women's program in Seaford, DE. The Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in the recovery process as individuals attempt to navigate behavioral health systems and recovery resources. Peer Support Specialists educates and empowers individuals by assisting them in developing a strong, stable recovery support system. Some core job responsibilities include conducting support meetings, offer service linkage as specified on the care plan, and responding to residents' emergencies as needed. Ultimately, you will work directly with the residents to assist individuals with self-care and self-awareness, encouragement and support, teaching coping skills and the positive benefits of long-term recovery....