Family Peer Support Specialist

North Carolina Solutions; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, Telehealth)

Paid time off + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs

Clinical supervision

Mileage reimbursement for work travel

PSLF - eligible employer

Job summary

RiverValley is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist in Henderson, KY to mentor and support parents/caregivers of children with emotional disabilities. The role requires traveling within a seven-county region and documenting services promptly in the Avatar system.

The ideal candidate is a parent or relative caregiver with lived experience, willing to engage with diverse families and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be a parent or relative caregiver with permanent legal custody who is raising or has raised a child with an emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability.
• Required to complete core competency training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Establishs and maintains a regional support and information network for families of children with emotional disabilities.
• Teaches, coaches, mentors, and models communication and advocacy skills for parents.
• Assists families in locating resources and understanding rights related to child services.
• Maintains timely documentation in the Avatar system (within 48 hours).
• Participates in treatment planning with children’s treatment teams and supports wraparound processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Non-judgmental attitude

Diversity awareness

Problem-solving

Ethical boundaries

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

# Family Peer Support SpecialistHenderson, KY 42420; Owensboro, KY 42301## OverviewSalary Range$13.00 - $14.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageFrequent## Description**Job Summary:** Position will require frequent travel within a 7 county regionThe Family Peer Support Specialist provides mentoring and support to parents/caregivers of children with severe emotional disabilities through the use of various relevant modalities, primarily through use of lived experience as a parent/caregiver of child with a mental health and/or substance use disorder.**Essential Functions:** * Establishes and maintains a regional support and information network for parents and families of children with emotional disabilities.* Teaches, coaches, mentors, and models for parents and caregivers regarding basic communication skills and advocacy training, resource identification and management, coping skill development, etc.* Assists parents in locating available resources for their child and in understanding the rights of the child regarding these agencies and advocating for clients and families in relevant situations.* Maintains timely documentation of services provided including billing documentation required in the Avatar system, requiring entry within 48 hours of service.* Serves as an active member or consultant for children’s treatment teams by assisting in treatment plan development.* Establishes and maintains parent support groups throughout the community, disseminating relevant information to families, empowering group members to assume leadership roles within the group, etc.* Responds by phone or letter in a timely manner to parent/caregiver requests for assistance.* Attends mandatory in-services, team meeting, and other training/educational programs as required, both internally and with external local, regional, and state organizations.* Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.* Other duties as assigned.**Why Choose RiverValley?**RiverValley is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact. **We offer:*** Competitive pay* Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)* Paid time off + 9 holidays* Retirement plan options* Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs* Clinical supervision* Wellness & employee assistance programs* Mileage reimbursement for work related travel* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer## Qualifications**Education and Experience:** * High School diploma or GED* Must be a parent or relative caregiver with permanent legal custody who is raising or has raised a child with an emotional, social, behavioral, and/or substance use disability, and whose child had been a client of at least one state-funded service for children with SED.* LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION: + Must successfully complete core competency training administered by the statewide family network and demonstrate an understanding of the System of Care philosophy, the Wraparound Process, etc. + Required to seek continuous professional development training in order to maintain professional status and meet Medicaid and/or SIAC requirements.**Knowledge and Skills:** * Exceptional organizational abilities.* Must be willing to work flexible hours and be able to travel within the region served.* Must maintain a non-judgmental attitude toward children with SED and their families.* Must have the ability to work with families from diverse cultural, religious, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.* Demonstrates flexibility in problem-solving and the ability to deal with various situations that arise.* Personal characteristics must include common sense, ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and code of ethics, demonstration of healthy boundaries, enthusiasm, team involvement, willingness to learn, open mindedness, etc.