Certified Family Peer Specialist

We are seeking a Certified Family Peer Specialist to join our team! The Certified Family Peer Specialist is part of the team which provide coordinated services to clients. Services are provided at various locations which can include the clients home, community or Zumbro Valley Health Center offices. You will model wellness, advocacy, and hopefulness.

Responsibilities Provide family peer support to build on a member’s family's strengths and help the family achieve desired outcomes

Provide non-adversarial advocacy to a child and the child's family that encourages partnership and promotes the child's positive change and growth

Support families in advocating for culturally appropriate services for a child in each treatment setting

Promote resiliency, self-advocacy, and development of natural supports

Support maintenance of skills learned from other services

Establish and lead parent support groups

Assist parents in developing coping and problem-solving skills

Educate parents about mental illnesses and community resources, including resources that connect parents with similar experiences to one another

Requirements & Qualifications Be at least 21 years of ageHave raised or are currently raising a child with a mental illness

Be currently navigating or have experience navigating the children's mental health system

Successfully complete the Department of Human Services-approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and certification exam Valid Driver's License and proof of Auto Insurance Meet the qualifications of a Mental Health Practitioner preferred

About Us:

Since 1966, Zumbro Valley Health Center has been serving our community as a non-profit organization. We serve the twelve-county region of Southeast MN and have over 240 employees. We are one of the few providers in the state, to provide such an integrative and comprehensive care to all children, adults, and families. In order to provide an integrative approach, we offer a wide variety of services including Outpatient Psychotherapy and Substance Use, Inpatient Residential Treatment, Withdrawal Management and Detoxification, Housing, Skills – Based Training and Targeted Case Management for adults and children, and more.

Pay: $23.96 - $30.13 per hour. Compensation is based on years of experience.

Benefits Package Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Licensure Fee Reimbursement Continuing Education Credits
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Employer Match Pet Insurance Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Parking & Employee Discounts Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Zumbro Valley Health Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage all applicants to apply.

Pay: $23.96 - $30.13 per hour Benefits:401(k)401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person
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