Who we are

CCM works to improve the lives of at-risk children and families through innovative behavioral health, supportive housing, education, and youth services.

Our expanding network of licensed outpatient mental health and chemical dependence clinics, award-winning housing facilities, HIV and hepatitis prevention and care coordination, and after-school and child-welfare programs, utilize evidence-based, culturally competent practices to achieve positive outcomes and keep families together.

Family Peer Advocate Job description

Responsibilities/Duties

• Will assist families with identifying needs, strengths, challenges, and goal and develop individualized care plans (ICP)
• Monitor the family’s progress in achieving goals detailed in the ICP
• Facilitate groups/workshops and hold individual one-on-one peer support sessions focusing on Engagement, Bridging and Transition Support to help increase parents/caregivers strengths to navigate systems and better meet their children social, emotional and/or developmental needs.
• Provide parents/caregivers with the tools needed in order to learn how to self-advocate and manage systems.
• Encourage and support the family’s active involvement in their treatment plan and use of community resources.
• Coach and model shared decision-making and skills to support collaborations.
• Accompany families to meetings/school and appointments as needed.
• Support and encourage family and youth participation in community, regional state, national activities to develop their leadership skills. Encourage civic stewardship.
• Provide groups and workshops on Parent Skill Development teaching Parents/Caregivers how to learn and practice strategies that encourage positive behavior.
• Provide education on wellness and resiliency.
• Encourage Parents to interact and connect with their peers and strengthen relationships with their families.
• Connect Parents/Caregivers to support systems within their own community.
• Conduct outreach activities and participate in community events.
• Make referrals for needed concrete services and additional supports needed.
• Will help develop clients’ support systems and integrate them into community services.
• Document and report on all outcomes and goals of the program Supervisor and Alliance Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum HS diploma or BA
• A parent/caregiver of a child who has experienced social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges and has ‘lived experience’ navigating a child serving system on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, medical and/or behavioral needs.
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of office applications.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Hours of Operation Flexible

9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. May work some evenings, weekends, and Holidays.

Application without a cover letter won't be reviewed.

CCM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person