Family Peer Specialist

18 hours ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pennsylvania Full time
Job Title: Family Peer Specialist

This part-time, hybrid position is for a Family Peer Specialist (FP) who will be a core member of the Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall Mercer (PATCH).

Job Summary:

The Family Peer Specialist will provide support to families seeking or receiving services for their child at PATCH from the perspective of a peer with lived experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-on-one or group consultation to parents and other caregivers who express interest in the PATCH program, or who are in a parent/caregiver role to children receiving services at PATCH.
  • Support PATCH families by drawing on their own lived experience.
  • Work collaboratively with the PATCH administrative team and advocate for families seeking or receiving services at PATCH.
  • Meet routinely with PATCH staff for supervision and guidance.
Requirements:
  • Lived experience parenting a child who has experienced significant anxiety or related disorders (e.g., obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, tic disorder) and supporting their child in seeking and obtaining professional behavioral health treatment services.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health resources is strongly recommended, however specific training in Family Peer best practices will be provided upon hire.
  • Ability to work independently with remote supervision.
  • Ability to work in the Philadelphia, PA area and have a vehicle or other mode of transportation to meet patients at the PATCH clinic or attend community outreach events.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to work with patients by telephone, in-person, or over videoconferencing platform.
  • Ability to quickly assimilate new information in a fast-paced work environment with enthusiasm.
  • Well organized and demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing job duties.
  • Ability to utilize computer software (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Special interest in those who have previous experience working in community-based research or in under-resourced settings.
What We Offer:

The University of Pennsylvania offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

Penn offers a competitive hourly rate of $7.25 - $26.00 and a comprehensive benefits package.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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