1 Family Peer Support Navigator Job in Elkton, MD
Cecil County Government is Hiring a Family Peer Support Navigator Near Elkton, MD
This position will support families served by the Local Care Team and will report to the Local Management Board Administrator. The family Peer Support Navigator will provide family-to-family support, education, advocacy, coaching, information, referrals, and follow-up to families seeking assistance. This position will be home & community based with the expectation of working from the Cecil County Administration office one (1) day/week. This position requires the Navigator to attend community and school meetings with caregivers as well as home visits when necessary.
Position requirements: High School Diploma. College preferred. Previous experience as a caretaker or caregiver of a child/youth or adult who has/had behavioral needs; must have a valid Driver’s License with no more than 3 points and must pass a criminal background check.
Duties: Provide education, support and referrals to families that seek support services through the LCT. * Assist families in navigating and completing their Family Action Plan. * Assist families in building their support system in the community. * Build and maintain strong partnerships with agencies and providers of services related to behavioral health and other systems. * Facilitate support groups and training for families. * Promote networking between families. * Accompany families to meetings in the community including but not limited to IEP (Individualized Education Plan), FIM (Family Involvement Meeting) and school meetings. * Educate families on available resources. * The ability to meet families “where they are” utilizing principles of cultural competency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to navigate a database. * Familiarity with Cecil County Resources
Cecil County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, political affiliation, or handicap. EOE/AA/ADA.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.33 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elkton, MD 21921
Job Summary
Full Time
$40k-52k (estimate)
04/29/2024
06/28/2024
ccgov.org
COLORA, MD
500 - 1,000
1674
BRIAN BESSEY
$200M - $500M
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About Cecil County Government
Situated in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region, Cecil County is located midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia international airports and seaports, and along the Interstate 95/U.S. 40 corridor. About 70% of the County is rural, dotted with farms and preserved open space for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Five major rivers and the Chesapeake Bay provide excellent recreational opportunities for boating, swimming. Cecil County is a Commissioner form of government. Each Commissioner is required to live in his/her District, but is elected at large to serve a four-year term. Terms are stagger...ed and expire for Districts 2, 3 and 4 in 2010, and Districts 1 and 5 in 2012, and every four years thereafter. The five-member Board of County Commissioners is the legislative governing body of Cecil County. Pursuant to the Maryland Annotated Code, Article 25, the newly elected Board shall meet within 60-days after the election. After each election, the Board of Commissioners elect a president to preside over the Commissioner meetings, execute all documents and contracts on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, perform the duties of Chief Executive Officer of the Board in all emergency situations that require action by the Board, call special meetings when deemed necessary, and serve as the official spokesperson for the Board in policy issues as outlined in Chapter 60 of the Cecil County Code.
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