Family Peer Support Specialist – START Team Advocate

Integratedservice; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401k with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A community-oriented behavioral health organization in Piketon, OH, is seeking a START Family Peer Supporter. This role involves supporting families in recovery from substance use, connecting them with community resources, and participating in team meetings to ensure effective service delivery. Candidates should have a GED, lived experience with child welfare services, and a minimum of three years in recovery from a SUD. A supportive work environment with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of quality recovery from Substance Use Disorder.
• Lived experience with the child welfare system as a parent or child.
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based electronic health record (EHR) environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with the Ohio START team.
• Provide support to families for long-term success.
• Connect families to community resources.

Skills

Lived experience in child welfare services

Effective communication

Experience in recovery from Substance Use Disorder

Knowledge of community health systems

Ability to navigate the child welfare system

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

A community-oriented behavioral health organization in Piketon, OH, is seeking a START Family Peer Supporter. This role involves supporting families in recovery from substance use, connecting them with community resources, and participating in team meetings to ensure effective service delivery. Candidates should have a GED, lived experience with child welfare services, and a minimum of three years in recovery from a SUD. A supportive work environment with competitive benefits is offered.