Family Peer Support Partner
About the role
The Family Peer Support Partner role works to build supportive relationships with families with child(ren) in BHHO, PIER or other programs. This role encourages families to move towards self–advocacy to attain culturally specific life goals for their family members and assist in developing the skills to do so. This role provides one-on-one support and may facilitate support groups.
Responsibilities
The Family Peer Support Partner will work with families to build supportive relationships, encourage self-advocacy, and develop skills to attain culturally specific life goals.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Certification as Family Peer Support Partner required
- Completion of P.E.A.R.L.S. training within 9 months of employment
- Valid Driver’s License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required
- Five years of lived experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent or guardian of a child with at risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism or other developmental challenges required
- One year experience with knowledge accessing community resources preferred
- Computer proficiency required
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent or guardian of a child with at risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism or other developmental challenges, as well as knowledge of accessing community resources.
Benefits
MaineHealth offers benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.