Certified Family Peer Support Specialist - Marion and Crawford Counties

About the role

The Certified Family Peer Support Specialist role supports families of youth with behavioral health needs through peer support, advocacy, and system navigation to help ensure family-centered, coordinated care. The position is full-time.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Parent, guardian, or primary caretaker of a child who is or has received services from the mental health system.
• Skills: Must possess the skills necessary to help clients achieve and maintain their highest level of functioning by striving for successful community living.
• Proficiency: Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• Licensure and Certifications: Must obtain Ohio Parent Peer Support Certification within 120 days of hire. CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
• Age and Insurance: Must be at least 23 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Provides family peer support, parent advocacy, system navigation, wraparound, or community-based behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Uses lived experience as a parent, guardian, or primary caretaker in assisting and supporting youth and families on an ongoing basis.
• Assists treatment and service coordination teams in the assessment and engagement of clients residing in the community and in the hospital.
• Serves as an advocate for clients and families to secure needed services.
• Provides feedback on the needs of parents and families and assists in identifying gaps in services and supports.
• Collects required data from youth and families for program evaluation.
• Provides support, education, and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others.
• Communicates with team leaders and team members when responding to client calls and requests.
• Assists in the client’s acquisition of social and recreational skills.
• Assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks.
• Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA requirements.
• Participates in required agency and departmental meetings and staff trainings.
• Works closely and cooperatively with a variety of service providers in the community and within Harbor.
• Maintains solid knowledge of agency services and knows how to secure services if they are not available within the agency.
• Types clinical documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
• May provide billable services and may have to fulfill or exceed unit expectations established by Harbor.
• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies and demonstrates continued growth.

General Competencies/Performance Expectations

• Utilizes information technology systems and software applications effectively and in accordance with organizational standards and security protocols.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by analyzing information thoroughly, reaching timely conclusions, and taking appropriate, decisive action.
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Aktively seeks and utilizes supervision and feedback appropriately to support professional growth and effective job performance.
• Manages time and utilizes leave in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

About Harbor

A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years. Services include counseling, medication management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational programs, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

Harbor is a fast-paced environment, but it's also a place where you can genuinely enjoy what you do. You'll work alongside a supportive, motivated team that cares about making a difference. We're committed to investing in our employees and giving you the tools and opportunities to grow. Medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays, tuition and professional license reimbursement programs, clinical supervision hours offered, opportunity to make a difference in your community.