Family Peer Support Specialist Northern NV

Family Peer Support Specialist Northern NV Nevada P.E.P., Inc. - 4.4 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time $17 - $18 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Teamwork Mental health and behavioral care Caregiving Child & family services Mentoring Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description Join us in increasing opportunities for home, community, and school success for individuals with disabilities, including those with behavioral healthcare needs. Job Summary The Family Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing assistance and guidance to families in need, focusing on providing peer support, information and resources to families. This position involves working closely with families to identify challenges, develop actionable plans, and connect them with appropriate resources. The ideal candidate would be a parent or caregiver with real lived experience raising a child with disabilities or behavioral/mental health challenges residing in Northern Nevada including Rural communities. Duties Conduct assessments to evaluate family needs and strengths. Develop individualized support plans tailored to each family's unique circumstances. Facilitate access to community resources, including mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and behavioral health services. Offer mentoring and guidance to parents and caregivers to enhance their parenting skills.

Other Valued Skills Include:

The ability to develop a good working relationship with the community members and organizations. A team building attitude, ability to positively work with co-workers and volunteers; A desire to provide non-judgmental family peer support. About Nevada PEP PEP services are about empowering families to be life-long advocates for their children through education and skill building. PEP recognizes that parents are experts on their children; and must learn about disabilities, intervention needs, and how to develop a support system to meet those needs. Over the years, not only has PEP made a difference in the individual lives of families, PEP has also made a positive impact for child and family services through community collaboration, public awareness, partnering with professionals, and system advocacy efforts. Nevada PEP is an equal opportunity employer, offering a comprehensive benefit plan for eligible employees. Benefits' Package Include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Sick Leave Direct Deposit Paid time off on Federal Holidays + your Birthday!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person