Field-Based Foster Care Peer Support Specialist

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a Peer Support Specialist - Foster Care to engage with community partners, educate caregivers, and help resolve case or system issues across North Carolina. This field-based role involves travel to client sites and collaboration with care management teams.

The position requires a HS diploma and at least 2 years of related experience; peer support certification and lived experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Lived experience preferred to provide insight into challenges.
• Peer Support Certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to engage members and caregivers and share with care management team.
• Partner with community peer support services to create referral pathways and connect members to services.
• Support care managers by advocating for foster parents and caregivers with various agencies and systems.
• Develop strategy for peer support programs.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Lived experience

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Certification (preferred)

Job description

Elevance Health seeks a Peer Support Specialist - Foster Care to engage with community partners, educate caregivers, and help resolve case or system issues across North Carolina. This field-based role involves travel to client sites and collaboration with care management teams.

The position requires a HS diploma and at least 2 years of related experience; peer support certification and lived experience are preferred.