Family Support Advocate & Peer Specialist

SAN-Diego-Center-For-Childre; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings (403(b) Employer ~3

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Job summary

San Diego Center for Children seeks a Parent Partner/Peer Support Specialist to support families in wraparound teams and individual sessions. The role involves education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with providers and schools.

Average caseload is 10–12 families, with a focus on culturally competent support and adherence to Medi‑Cal requirements. The candidate should have strong communication skills, be capable of navigating care systems, and commit to participating in ongoing training

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health services is advantageous.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide wraparound and family-centered services.
• Advocate and educate families within the plan of care.
• Conduct crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Coordinate with schools, clinicians and community partners.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SmartCare

Job description

San Diego Center for Children seeks a Parent Partner/Peer Support Specialist to support families in wraparound teams and individual sessions. The role involves education, crisis intervention, and collaboration with providers and schools.

Average caseload is 10–12 families, with a focus on culturally competent support and adherence to Medi‑Cal requirements. The candidate should have strong communication skills, be capable of navigating care systems, and commit to participating in ongoing training