MaineHealth
Description
Summary:
The Family Peer Support Partner role works to build supportive relationships with families with child(ren) in BHHO, PIER, or other programs. This role encourages families to move towards self-advocacy to attain culturally specific life goals for their family members and assist in developing the skills to do so. It provides one-on-one support and may facilitate support groups. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: Certification as Family Peer Support Partner required. Completion of, or ability to complete the Parent/Family Peer Support Training offered by G.E.A.R required. Certification is required within 12 months of hire. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required. Experience: Five years of lived experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent, or guardian of a child at risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism, or other developmental challenges required. One year experience with knowledge accessing community resources preferred. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Computer proficiency required. Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with healthcare professionals that truly value the people around themboth within the organization and in the communities they serve. We offer benefits that support individual needs and flexibility to plan for the futureprograms such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains committed to investing in our care team and creating an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to reach your full potential. If you're interested in building a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact Zachary T. Avelino at zachary.avelino@ #J-18808-Ljbffr
Summary:
The Family Peer Support Partner role works to build supportive relationships with families with child(ren) in BHHO, PIER, or other programs. This role encourages families to move towards self-advocacy to attain culturally specific life goals for their family members and assist in developing the skills to do so. It provides one-on-one support and may facilitate support groups. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. License/Certifications: Certification as Family Peer Support Partner required. Completion of, or ability to complete the Parent/Family Peer Support Training offered by G.E.A.R required. Certification is required within 12 months of hire. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required. Experience: Five years of lived experience as a parent, therapeutic foster parent, or guardian of a child at risk of serious emotional disturbances, autism, or other developmental challenges required. One year experience with knowledge accessing community resources preferred. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Computer proficiency required. Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with healthcare professionals that truly value the people around themboth within the organization and in the communities they serve. We offer benefits that support individual needs and flexibility to plan for the futureprograms such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains committed to investing in our care team and creating an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to reach your full potential. If you're interested in building a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact Zachary T. Avelino at zachary.avelino@ #J-18808-Ljbffr