Youth & Family Peer Support Navigator

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Youth and Family Support Navigator to guide families through the behavioral health system using lived experience as the primary caregiver. The role leads family engagement, provides peer support, and partners with staff to implement system‑of‑care principles.

It also facilitates youth groups, cultural and wellness activities, and 1:1 mentorship. The position requires travel within the Tribal Service Delivery Area, strong communication, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Lived experience as the primary caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult with a serious emotional disturbance (SED).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able and willing to travel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to families of children, youth, or young adults with SED based on lived experience as a primary caregiver.
• Partner with behavioral health staff to implement system‑of‑care principles throughout programs.
• Facilitate youth group activities focused on wellness, leadership, culture, and skill‑building.
• Facilitate youth and family group activities, including cultural, educational, and community events.
• Provide 1:1 youth mentorship to support life skills, self‑advocacy, and system navigation.
• Advocate for family‑driven, culturally responsive services and support family engagement in treatment planning.
• Organize outreach activities and build partnerships to strengthen youth and family involvement.
• Maintain required documentation in APRIMA or other assigned systems.
• Travel within the Tribal Service Delivery Area as required.

Skills

Lived experience caregiver

Excellent communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Youth and Family Support Navigator to guide families through the behavioral health system using lived experience as the primary caregiver. The role leads family engagement, provides peer support, and partners with staff to implement system‑of‑care principles.

It also facilitates youth groups, cultural and wellness activities, and 1:1 mentorship. The position requires travel within the Tribal Service Delivery Area, strong communication, and a commitment to