Lead Family Navigator & Peer Support Advocate

Region 8 Mental Health; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 Mental Health seeks a Lead Family Coordinator (Contract Position) in Mississippi. The role requires lived experience as a primary caregiver for a child or youth with a serious emotional distress (SED) and involves travel for home visits and community outreach.

You will partner with staff to implement a system of care and provide peer support to families. Responsibilities include advocacy, engagement, and connecting families to essential resources, while promoting family well-being and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Mississippi driver’s license required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Utilize lived experience to assist families navigating change and recovery.
• Assess family needs through interviews, home visits, and ongoing communication.
• Connect families to housing, healthcare, legal services, and educational support.
• Serve as liaison between families and service providers for timely access to services.
• Advocate for families to overcome barriers within complex systems.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Region 8 Mental Health seeks a Lead Family Coordinator (Contract Position) in Mississippi. The role requires lived experience as a primary caregiver for a child or youth with a serious emotional distress (SED) and involves travel for home visits and community outreach.

You will partner with staff to implement a system of care and provide peer support to families. Responsibilities include advocacy, engagement, and connecting families to essential resources, while promoting family well-being and