Join us in increasing opportunities for home, community, and school success for individuals with disabilities, including those with behavioral healthcare needs.

The Family Peer Support Specialist is generally responsible for providing peer support, information and resources to families. An ideal candidate for this position is a parent, or family member of a child with a disability, special healthcare needs, mental health needs, developmental delays, educational or behavioral concerns residing in Southern Nevada including Rural communities.

Other valued skills include:

• the ability to develop a good working relationship with the community organizations, diverse populations, and the general public;
• 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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nevada Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person