Mobile Crisis Family Peer Specialist - Part-Time

About the role

This position provides Family Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to clients 5 until 18 years of age and their families. Provide services to increase the child's ability to function in the child's home, school, and community. Provide nonadversarial advocacy to a child and the child's family that encourages partnership and promotes the child's positive change and growth. Support families in advocating for culturally appropriate services for a child in each treatment setting. Assist parents in developing coping and problem-solving skills. Educate parents about mental illnesses and community resources, including resources that connect parents with similar experiences to one another.

Responsibilities

• Provide Family Peer support services within the Mental Health Crisis Services to clients 5 until 18 years of age and their families.
• Provide nonadversarial advocacy to a child and the child's family that encourages partnership and promotes the child's positive change and growth.
• Support families in advocating for culturally appropriate services for a child in each treatment setting.
• Assist parents in developing coping and problem-solving skills.
• Educate parents about mental illnesses and community resources, including resources that connect parents with similar experiences to one another.
• To learn more about DHS requirements for Family Peers visit: Mental Health Services - Certified Family Peer Specialist

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma/GED or higher
• Have raised or are currently raising a child with a mental illness
• Successfully complete the Minnesota Department of Human Services-approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and Certification exam

Qualifications

• Certified family peer specialist programs must operate within an existing mental health community provider.

Skills

• Ability to drive a personal automobile for business-related travel

Benefits

• Eligible to accrue Sick and Safe Time
• Eligibility for limited benefits coverage
• Employee Assistance Program offers comprehensive support to employees
• Exclusive perks like discounted concert tickets, convenient home services, incredible travel deals, delectable dining experiences, and so much more!
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan

Pay

• Level I Base Salary: $17.91 - $20.74/hourly
• Level II Base Salary also meets criteria for a Mental Health Practitioner: $26.23 - $30.37/hourly

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week

Location

Fridley, MN (Unity Campus)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.