Family Peer Support Partner

Req #: 79374

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

• Build supportive relationships with families of children in BHHO, PIER or other programs.
• Encourage families toward self‑advocacy to achieve culturally specific life goals.
• Assist families in developing skills needed for self‑advocacy.
• Provide one‑on‑one support.
• Facilitate support groups as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: 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 per agency policy.
• Experience: Five years of lived experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent or guardian of a child at risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism or other developmental challenges.
• One year experience with knowledge accessing community resources preferred.
• Computer proficiency required.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work options.
• Student loan assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Well‑being resources.
• Recognition programs.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Shift differentials or other incentives where applicable.

Pay

The base pay range is $19.87 to $23.75 per hour (prorated for part‑time based on scheduled hours and FTE).