Family Peer Support Specialist

Make a Real Impact Have you personally navigated raising a child with mental or behavioral health challenges? Your experience matters. As a Family Peer Support Specialist , you'll use your lived experience to support, guide, and empower other parents and caregivers on similar journeys. This role is about connection, advocacy, and helping families build confidence, access resources, and create better outcomes for their children. Pay & Benefits We take care of our team so you can focus on what matters most: 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (Employee Coverage) HRA covering $4,500 of your $5,000 deductible 401(k) with a 4% employer match Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time Off Up to 17 days PTO annually 14 paid holidays Birthday time off Volunteer time off What We're Looking For Lived experience raising a child with a mental and/or behavioral health diagnosis Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build trust and support families with empathy and respect Understanding of advocacy, service systems, and community resources Valid Driver's License Ability to obtain/maintain required clearances (paid for by the agency): PA State Police FBI Clearance PA Child Abuse Clearance What You'll Do Provide supportive services and advocacy for parents/caregivers of participants receiving services Use personal lived experience to guide and mentor caregivers in daily life challenges Help families access services, navigate systems, and connect with community resources Teach advocacy skills to empower caregivers to support their family members Support caregivers in building confidence, relationships, and stability within the family unit Collaborate with caregivers using shared decision-making to develop goals and service plans Conduct outreach to build referral sources and expand program awareness Travel within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, with occasional out-of-state travel as needed Maintain flexibility with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required Perform additional duties related to services under the awarded grant Physical Requirements Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and maintain safety at all times Ability to meet the physical demands required to perform essential job functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Why Families United Network? At Families United Network, we believe every child deserves stability, support, and opportunity. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, growth, and making a lasting impact in the community.

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Full-Time Expected Hours:

40 per week

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In-person Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals with criminal records to apply. Family Peer Support Specialist 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Kingston, PA 18704 Full-time Families United Network 76 reviews Full-time Make a Real Impact Have you personally navigated raising a child with mental or behavioral health challenges? Your experience matters. As a Family Peer Support Specialist , you'll use your lived experience to support, guide, and empower other parents and caregivers on similar journeys. This role is about connection, advocacy, and helping families build confidence, access resources, and create better outcomes for their children. Pay & Benefits We take care of our team so you can focus on what matters most: 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (Employee Coverage) HRA covering $4,500 of your $5,000 deductible 401(k) with a 4% employer match Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time Off Up to 17 days PTO annually 14 paid holidays Birthday time off Volunteer time off What We're Looking For Lived experience raising a child with a mental and/or behavioral health diagnosis Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build trust and support families with empathy and respect Understanding of advocacy, service systems, and community resources Valid Driver's License Ability to obtain/maintain required clearances (paid for by the agency): PA State Police FBI Clearance PA Child Abuse Clearance What You'll Do Provide supportive services and advocacy for parents/caregivers of participants receiving services Use personal lived experience to guide and mentor caregivers in daily life challenges Help families access services, navigate systems, and connect with community resources Teach advocacy skills to empower caregivers to support their family members Support caregivers in building confidence, relationships, and stability within the family unit Collaborate with caregivers using shared decision-making to develop goals and service plans Conduct outreach to build referral sources and expand program awareness Travel within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, with occasional out-of-state travel as needed Maintain flexibility with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required Perform additional duties related to services under the awarded grant Physical Requirements Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and maintain safety at all times Ability to meet the physical demands required to perform essential job functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions Why Families United Network? At Families United Network, we believe every child deserves stability, support, and opportunity. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration, growth, and making a lasting impact in the community.

Additional Information Job Type:

Full-Time Expected Hours:

40 per week

Work Location:

In-person Families United Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals with criminal records to apply.