Field-Based Peer Support Advocate for Foster Care

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Care Extender / Peer Support Specialist - Foster Care in North Carolina (Cleveland County). The role is field-based (about 60%), with the balance of time working virtually from home, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.

You will engage with members and families, partner with community peer supports, and support care managers in advocating for foster parents and caregivers across agencies and systems.

Qualifications

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for engagement of members and their caregivers and families to share with care management team.
• Partner with peer support services in the community to create referral pathways and links members to appropriate community peer support services.
• Support care manager as they advocate for foster parents and other caregivers, addressing their needs or challenges with various agencies and systems.
• Develop strategy for peer support programs.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Care Extender / Peer Support Specialist - Foster Care in North Carolina (Cleveland County). The role is field-based (about 60%), with the balance of time working virtually from home, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.

You will engage with members and families, partner with community peer supports, and support care managers in advocating for foster parents and caregivers across agencies and systems.