Family Peer Support

CHILDRENS SERVICE CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY IN; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health care/medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley is seeking an energetic, dependable team member to support families affected by serious mental health disorders. You will help families cope, understand recovery, and promote resiliency, engaging them during crises and connecting them with needed services.

The role emphasizes sharing personal recovery experience and working within a collaborative treatment team. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to staff across departments.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to share personal recovery experience.
• Must have experience raising/supporting child/dependent youth/young adult and cared for a family member with a serious mental health disorder.

Responsibilities

• Assist families cope effectively with family members experiencing a serious mental health disorder.
• Engage families during crises and connect them with needed support and services.
• Work within a team concept to deliver compassionate, family-centered care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose of this position:Children’s Service Center is currently looking for an energetic and dependable person who works well collectively as a treatment team member. In this position you will assist families cope effectively with family members who are experiencing a serious mental health disorder. You will assist family members in understanding the recovery process and promote resiliency and perseverance during the recovery journey. You will help provide outreach services to family when they are experiencing a crisis and engage them with the support and services they need.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Must be willing to share personal experience on raising/supporting child/dependent and their recovery experience- Individual (FSP) need not have mental health recovery/experienceMust have experience raising/supporting child/dependent youth/young adult and cared for a family member with a serious mental health disorderWork within a team conceptChildren’s Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center for adults creates a positive working culture of care and commitment for employees which extends to the children & families we serve. Joining our team also means having the opportunity to grow within the organization while having access to flexibility with being able to join different departments to help further individual development.Employee Benefits Include:FREE Health Care/Medical CoverageAffordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary InsurancesFREE Life Insurance & FREE Long Term DisabilitySafe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar MatchingFREE Employee Assistance ProgramsYearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get PaidTuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development OpportunitiesStudent Loan Assistance Program ($150 per month on existing student loans for full-time staff, $100 per month for part-time staff)FREE Licensure, Supervision, Trainings, CEU/CME Reimbursement & Credentialing!FREE Subscription to the “Calm App”Employee Referral BonusesFlexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment!Additional Benefits:Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping DiscountsWorkplace Banking Program BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts . . . . AND MANY MORE!!**CSC/RCC have been Voted and Certified as a “Great Place to Work” in 2025-2026!**Must have a family member who has a serious mental health disorder.Possess a high school diploma or GEDMust be willing to share personal recovery experienceComplete required training and certifications