Family Support Coach & Peer Advocate

Compass Health Network; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Health Network in Camdenton, Missouri, is seeking a Family Support Provider to guide families navigating behavioral health services. You’ll draw on personal lived experience to offer empathy, advocacy, and practical support to parents and caregivers of children with emotional or behavioral disorders.

In this role, you will coach families, connect them with community resources, and collaborate with care teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a family member with a child who has been or currently has a behavioral or emotional disorder
• Must complete and pass the FSP Relias training and DBH FSP training, and obtain a Family Support Provider certification within 6 months of hire date
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Responsibilities

• Coaching and supporting families to better understand and meet their child’s needs
• Helping parents build strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and care teams
• Connecting families with community resources, support groups, and educational materials
• Providing encouragement and emotional support during crises and challenging times
• Assisting with meeting preparation and participation as requested by the family
• Collaborating with the treatment team to create individualized, family-centered service plans
• Submitting timely documentation, including progress notes completed collaboratively within 24 hours
• Traveling to meet families and attend team meetings as needed - Driving is an essential function of this position

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Peer support

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Compass Health Network in Camdenton, Missouri, is seeking a Family Support Provider to guide families navigating behavioral health services. You’ll draw on personal lived experience to offer empathy, advocacy, and practical support to parents and caregivers of children with emotional or behavioral disorders.

In this role, you will coach families, connect them with community resources, and collaborate with care teams.