Family Support Peer Navigator

Assistance-Plus; Anson (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training provided

Job summary

Assistance Plus is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join the behavioral health home team in Maine. The role focuses on delivering coordinated care for youth and families and developing family support services with leadership and technical assistance.

Successful candidates will have 3+ years of parenting experience with at least one child, strong communication skills to share experiences, and a valid Maine driver's license with vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of lived parenting experience with at least one child/youth who lived with you for three or more years.
• Ability to articulate lived experiences to families and partners.
• Three or more years of experience navigating child-serving systems (behavioral health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice).

Responsibilities

• Work with the behavioral health home team to coordinate integrated care for youth and families.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance in developing family support services.
• Share experiences with families, coworkers, and community providers to support success.

Skills

Entry-level computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Parent/Family Peer certification

Job description

Assistance Plus is seeking a Family Support Specialist to join the behavioral health home team in Maine. The role focuses on delivering coordinated care for youth and families and developing family support services with leadership and technical assistance.

Successful candidates will have 3+ years of parenting experience with at least one child, strong communication skills to share experiences, and a valid Maine driver's license with vehicle insurance.