Family Peer Support Partner

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Sanford
474 Main Street (Show on map)
Feb 18, 2025
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. This role provides on-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 with 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 Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs 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 focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build 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@mainehealth.org