Military Family Peer Support Specialist

Maryland Coalition of Families; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Maryland Coalition of Families is seeking a full-time Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) focused on military families. The FPSS will use lived family and military experience to provide support, education, and navigation across behavioral health systems, with duties spanning advocacy, coaching, outreach, and resource connection.

Ideal candidates live in Prince George's or Charles Counties and are proficient in coordinating with diverse partners, including VA and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Personal lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver.
• Experience as military member/spouse is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance, and education to military-connected families navigating behavioral health systems.
• Offer assessment to identify challenges and develop plans.
• Engage families to build natural support networks.
• Educate about community resources on base or in the community.
• Advocate with stakeholders to meet family needs.
• Support families in planning, implementation, and follow-up.
• Facilitate educational workshops for families and partners.
• Build partnerships with behavioral health and school systems.
• Disseminate information about MCF programs and services.
• Maintain timely documentation of services provided.

Skills

Parent/caregiver experience

Military/veteran connection

reside in PG or Charles County

Public speaking

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Computer skills

Salesforce familiarity

Driver’s license & own vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Maryland Coalition of Families is seeking a full-time Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) focused on military families. The FPSS will use lived family and military experience to provide support, education, and navigation across behavioral health systems, with duties spanning advocacy, coaching, outreach, and resource connection.

Ideal candidates live in Prince George's or Charles Counties and are proficient in coordinating with diverse partners, including VA and community organizations.