Family Peer Support Partner

Overview

The Family Peer Support Partner role works to build supportive relationships with families with children in BHHO, PIER or other programs. This role encourages families to move toward self‑advocacy to attain culturally specific life goals for their family members and assists in developing the skills to do so. The role provides one‑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 specified by agency policy required.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of lived experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent or guardian of a child with risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism or other developmental challenges required. One year experience with knowledge of accessing community resources preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements:
  Computer proficiency required.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, and well‑being resources for you and your family.

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

If you have questions about this role, please contact