Peer Specialist
At Children’s Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC), our staff are dedicated to addressing the impact of childhood traumatic events and other challenges. We are looking for exceptional people to help continue building our team. CCTC is seeking a part-time (2-days/week) Peer Specialist to join the Parent/Caregiver Services Program. Primary job responsibilities include: providing support to individuals and families seeing/participating in parent support services with the goal of increasing caregivers’ access to and engagement in behavioral health services.
Responsibilities include;
- Co-facilitating parenting groups under guidance of lead facilitator
- Attending and participating in all initial and continuous education/training opportunities
- Supporting the management of records/quality assurance/quality improvement/outcome measurement and other data related to CCTC’s Parent/Caregiver Services
- Connecting families to other CCTC services and/or community resources that may benefit the family
- Establishing rapport and supportive relationships with individuals and caregivers of children with behavioral health needs, as well as with partner agencies
- Participating in agency-wide committee meetings as assigned such as Caring Families of CCTC
- Assuming additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Lived experience accessing/participating in children’s behavior health services and navigating behavioral health system.
Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills including an ability to effectively interact with a wide array of audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to employ thoughtfulness, diplomacy, sensitivity and good judgment when working with vulnerable populations.
Flexible work schedule required, including some evenings and off-site work.
Training and/or experience providing peer support or other similar services a plus.
Covid-19 Vaccination Required.