Family Peer Support Partner

Summary

The Family Peer Support Partner role works to build supportive relationships with families with child(ren) in BHHO, PIER or other programs. This role encourages families to move towards self-advocacy to attain culturally specific life goals for their family members and assist in developing the skills to do so. This role provides on-on-one support and may facilitate support groups

Maine Health Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health

Req #: 84814

The Family Peer Support Partner role works to build supportive relationships with families with child(ren) in BHHO, PIER or other programs. This role encourages families to move towards self-advocacy to attain culturally specific life goals for their family members and assist in developing the skills to do so. This role provides on-on-one support and may facilitate support groups

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED preferred.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certification as Family Peer Support Partner required. Completion of P.E.A.R.L.S. training within 9 months of employment. Valid Driver’s License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specific by agency policy required.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of lived experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent or guardian of a child with at risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism or other developmental challenges required. One year experience with knowledge accessing community resources preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  Computer proficiency required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Maine Health is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.

Any offer of employment will depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-related factors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does not reflect the full valueofourtotal compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $19.87to $23.75 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, Maine Health offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact kerry.huckins
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