Family Peer Advocate - PPWS

Job Description

Job Title: Family Peer Advocate

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full‑time

The Family Peer Advocate will deliver vital services to pregnant and postpartum women consistent with the Preserving Families Through Partnership model design. In this role, you will be part of a compassionate, collaborative team focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of high‑risk mothers affected by substance use. Your skills in outreach, advocacy, and case management will profoundly impact families within the community, promoting positive recovery journeys and fostering resilience.

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

• Represent Brightli and clients in a positive manner to clients, staff, and community members.
• Advocate for clients while treating all individuals and families with dignity and respect.
• Manage an assigned case load of clients, based on severity level.
• Facilitate the Child and Family Team process, create and monitor individualized Treatment Plans, and deliver ongoing services as outlined.
• Establish a positive, non-judgmental relationship with each child and family, modeling appropriate behavior as a role model.
• Teach daily living skills regarding budgeting, home organization, and nutritional planning through modeling and monitoring.
• Plan and implement recreational, educational, and vocational activities.
• Provide a minimum of 90 hours of direct client/family service per month based on a full caseload.
• Document interventions and collect data in a timely manner.
• Provide safety and crisis intervention as per the Treatment Plan, utilizing resources when needed.
• Educate mothers on addiction, recovery, and community support resources, attending recovery meetings together.
• Develop collaborative relationships with kinship providers and foster parents.
• Attend necessary meetings, trainings, and requirements diligently.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in psychology, social work, sociology, education, nursing, or related human service field.
• Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may qualify with a combination of education, experience, and certifications approved by Brightli.
• Must maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current insurance.
• Acquire and maintain Substance Abuse Credentials at the highest level allowed by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MAADC and either CPS or MRSS Credential).

• Must pass a background check, including criminal history, abuse/neglect, and driving record.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects.
• Sedentary work primarily involving sitting but may involve brief periods of walking or standing.

Full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life.

Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.

Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.

Advancement opportunities / promoting from within.

A work culture & environment that promotes your well‑being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.