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Parent Peer Support Specialist

El tipo de trabajo

Full-Time or Part-Time | Non-Exempt
Hours may vary, up to 40 hours per week
Travel required

Sobre el rol

The Parent Peer Support Specialist provides guidance, encouragement, and advocacy for families raising children experiencing serious emotional challenges. Drawing from lived experience, this role helps parents navigate systems of care, understand available resources, and build confidence in supporting their child’s mental health needs. This position works closely with treatment teams to strengthen family stability and improve outcomes for youth.

Sobre el rol

  • Provide peer-based support to parents and caregivers of children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)

  • Assist families in understanding their child’s diagnosis, treatment options, and support services

  • Teach coping strategies, parenting approaches, and behavior management techniques

  • Help families understand special education rights, 504 plans, and advocacy processes

  • Support families in identifying and accessing community resources

  • Participate in treatment team meetings and psychosocial support groups

  • Provide support during crisis situations within scope of role

  • Assist families in building self-advocacy skills and navigating systems of care

  • Complete required documentation accurately and timely

  • Attend trainings and professional development opportunities

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requisitos

Minimum Qualifications
  • Lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with SED, SUD, or co-occurring mental health challenges

  • Valid Kansas driver’s license with favorable driving record

  • Clean KBI and DCF Adult & Child Abuse checks

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field OR four (4) years equivalent experience

  • Ability to complete Case Management training within 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

  • Knowledge of community resources and support systems

  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Sobre el rol

Core Competencies
  • High level of empathy and compassion

  • Strong advocacy and communication skills

  • Ability to build trust with families

  • Understanding of challenges faced by caregivers of children with mental health needs

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Technical Skills
  • Basic computer proficiency in Windows-based systems

  • Ability to complete documentation accurately and timely

  • Familiarity with electronic health records preferred

Work Style & Expectations
  • Ability to work collaboratively with treatment teams

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Flexibility to meet family needs in community settings

  • Professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Client Interaction & Environment
  • Ability to support parents navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges

  • Comfortable discussing sensitive topics related to mental health

  • Ability to empower families through education and advocacy

  • Commitment to supporting family stability and resilience

Sobre el rol

At The Center for Counseling & Consultation, we believe families play a vital role in the healing process. Our team works alongside parents and caregivers to provide guidance, connection, and support every step of the way.

Requisitos

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as needed. The Center is an at-will employer and complies with all applicable employment laws.

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