Empower Families: Family Peer Support Specialist (PG County)

Maryland Coalition of Families; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Full benefits

Job summary

Maryland Coalition of Families is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to empower families of youth with behavioral health needs in Prince George's County, MD. The FPSS will provide peer support, navigation assistance, education, advocacy, and follow-up to caregivers, after training and orientation.

The role requires lived-parent/caregiver experience, eligibility to work in Maryland, and a willingness to travel within the county.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver to a youth or young adult (18-26) with mental health challenges.
• Must live in PG County, MD.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or professional experience preferred.
• Familiarity with state and local resources and how to access them.
• Experience assisting families to obtain appropriate services is desirable.
• Comfort with public speaking and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance, and education to help families navigate behavioral health, social, legal, educational and health care systems.
• Offer strengths-based assessment and help families develop a plan to overcome challenges.
• Provide family engagement opportunities and build a natural support network.
• Educate families about community resources and facilitate access.
• Educate families on their rights and advocate with stakeholders.
• Support families as equal partners in planning and care.
• Facilitate educational workshops for families and community partners.
• Build partnerships with local agencies and service providers.
• Represent MCF to raise awareness of programs and services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services delivered.
• Stay informed on emerging issues in family peer support.
• Participate in committees and boards to increase access and family voice.

Skills

Lived experience

Public speaking

Active listening

Written communication

Oral communication

Resource navigation

Partnership building

Independent work

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College/professional work experience preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Maryland Coalition of Families is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to empower families of youth with behavioral health needs in Prince George's County, MD. The FPSS will provide peer support, navigation assistance, education, advocacy, and follow-up to caregivers, after training and orientation.

The role requires lived-parent/caregiver experience, eligibility to work in Maryland, and a willingness to travel within the county.