Family Empowerment Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

San Diego Center for Children; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

403(b) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Loan Forgiveness Potential

Job summary

San Diego Center for Children is seeking a Parent Partner/Peer Support Specialist to provide therapeutic support to families in wraparound teams and individual meetings. The role involves collaborating with all wraparound team members and community partners.

Expect an average caseload of 10–12 families and active engagement in the client’s treatment plan. The position requires strong communication, cultural competency, and the ability to work evenings.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience as a consumer or caregiver of children’s behavioral health services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree; SmartCare proficiency; Certified Peer Support Certification; Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, rehabilitation and other therapeutic services in a community-based setting.
• Utilize supervision and training to deliver high-quality services to families.
• Coordinate and develop diverse resources for families in their communities.
• Share personal experiences to engage families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide culturally competent education and hands-on coaching to parents.
• Triage crisis situations with the team and perform basic risk assessments.
• Assist parents in connecting to behavioral health services.
• Coordinate treatment with schools, physicians and community resources; participate in team meetings.
• Maintain accurate case records per Medi-Cal requirements and SDCC policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Spanish bilingual

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SmartCare

Job description

San Diego Center for Children is seeking a Parent Partner/Peer Support Specialist to provide therapeutic support to families in wraparound teams and individual meetings. The role involves collaborating with all wraparound team members and community partners.

Expect an average caseload of 10–12 families and active engagement in the client’s treatment plan. The position requires strong communication, cultural competency, and the ability to work evenings.