Job Opportunity – Family Peer Support Specialist I/II
The BHRS Central Youth Team is looking for a well-qualified individual for the position of Family Peer Support Specialist I/II-Behavioral Health-Spanish Speaking Required to, under immediate supervision, provide support, wellness/recovery and educational services to family/caregivers of behavioral health and recovery program services; participate as a member of our service provision teams; and perform related duties as assigned.
The Family Peer Support Specialist will provide peer support and help families of youth (ages 6-18) access community resources that promote wellness, resiliency, and recovery. As a full-time team member, they will collaborate with families and staff to develop strength-based treatment goals, support families as their loved one enters mental health treatment, and facilitate psychoeducational or support groups. The role includes some evening hours (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) as needed and involves sharing personal experiences when appropriate. The Family Peer Support Specialist will work closely with the Central Youth Team, which includes clinicians and psychiatrists.
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