Family Peer Mentor: Recovery & Child Welfare Advocate

Mental Health America, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is seeking a Family Peer Mentor to support families involved with Ohio START. You will provide peer support, advocacy, and navigation to services, drawing on personal experience navigating related systems.

The role involves collaboration with child welfare and behavioral health professionals, travel across the local area, and active participation in meetings and planning activities to promote family stability and recovery.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal experience navigating child welfare or recovery systems to provide peer support.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support, coaching, encouragement, and advocacy to families participating in Ohio START.
• Build supportive relationships that empower families to identify strengths, set goals, and work toward greater stability and independence.
• Assist families in navigating child welfare, behavioral health, recovery, and community service systems.
• Participate in family meetings, case planning activities, and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Travel locally within the community to serve families and attend meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is seeking a Family Peer Mentor to support families involved with Ohio START. You will provide peer support, advocacy, and navigation to services, drawing on personal experience navigating related systems.

The role involves collaboration with child welfare and behavioral health professionals, travel across the local area, and active participation in meetings and planning activities to promote family stability and recovery.