Family Lead Peer Coordinator - Families United Network
Scranton, PA 18503
About the Job
Requirements:
- Lived Experience with as a parent or caregiver of a child with mental health challenges
- Eligibility under current PA legal and regulatory requirements
- Valid Driver's License
- PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, PA FBI Clearance
- Sensitivity to service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Pay & Perks:
- Starting Pay $18 - $20
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA
- 401K
- 401K Matching
- PTO
- 16 Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for families' needs within mental health systems, ensuring their voices are hears in treatment planning and service delivery.
- Provide one on one and group peer support to families of children with mental health issues.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community resources to enhance support networks for families.
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to ensure the integration of peer support in treatment plans.
- Travel will occur within Luzerne County and Wyoming County as well as the potential for travel out of state.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety and maintain the standard of care appropriate for this position. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee will understand and accept the purpose of Families United Network and perform work requirements in a manner that will further the agency's purpose. The Family Lead Peer Coordinator is a pivotal role designed to support children facing mental health challenges and their families. This position combined lived experience with professional skills to provide peer support, advocacy, and education to families, empowering them to navigate mental health systems and resources effectively. The Family Lead Peer Coordinator will also coordinate peer support groups, develop educational materials, and foster community partnerships to enhance services for children and families.
Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $18 - $20
Expected hours: 40 hours per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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Source : Families United Network
