Foster Care Field-Based Peer Support Specialist

Elevance Health, Inc.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist-Foster Care to work across North Carolina, engaging with community partners and care teams to strengthen relationships and resolve systems issues. The role requires field travel, education of families, and collaboration with local stakeholders.

Preferred candidates have lived experience and/or a Peer Support Certification, plus strong verbal and written communication skills to advocate for foster parents and caregivers within various agencies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; 2+ years related experience or equivalent background.
• Lived experience preferred for better insight.
• Peer Support Certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills with individuals, providers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community partners and build strategy with local stakeholders; educate, strengthen relationships, and help resolve case or systems issues.
• Support care coordination teams and connect members and caregivers with experts to overcome challenges.
• Identify engagement opportunities for members and families to share with care management teams.
• Partner with community peer support services to create referral pathways and link to services.
• Advocate for foster parents and other caregivers with various agencies and systems.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer Support Certification

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist-Foster Care to work across North Carolina, engaging with community partners and care teams to strengthen relationships and resolve systems issues. The role requires field travel, education of families, and collaboration with local stakeholders.

Preferred candidates have lived experience and/or a Peer Support Certification, plus strong verbal and written communication skills to advocate for foster parents and caregivers within various agencies.