Lead Family Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

Region; Brandon (MS); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Region in Mississippi seeks a Lead Family Coordinator with lived experience as a primary caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult with a SED who has received or is currently receiving services from the mental health system. The role requires travel for home visits and community outreach as part of implementing the system of care and providing peer support to families.

The position focuses on advocacy, guidance, and access to essential resources to promote child well-being and strengthen

Formación

• Empathy and compassionate approach to families facing challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for scheduling visits and documentation.
• Conflict resolution and mediation to support family harmony.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with families.

Responsabilidades

• Utilize lived experience to assist consumers navigating change, promoting recovery across home, health, purpose, and community.
• Assess family needs via interviews, home visits, and ongoing communication.
• Connect families to housing, healthcare, legal services, and education resources.
• Serve as liaison between families and providers for timely access to services.
• Advocate for families to overcome barriers and navigate complex systems.
• Provide education on family rights, parenting skills, and community resources.
• Support conflict resolution and promote healthy family communication.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans and track outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and case records per standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers and educators.
• Participate in MAP Team and Wraparound meetings as requested.

Conocimientos

Empathy and compassion

Problem-solving

Organizational and time-management

Conflict resolution

Rapport building with families

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Region in Mississippi seeks a Lead Family Coordinator with lived experience as a primary caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult with a SED who has received or is currently receiving services from the mental health system. The role requires travel for home visits and community outreach as part of implementing the system of care and providing peer support to families.

The position focuses on advocacy, guidance, and access to essential resources to promote child well-being and strengthen