Child Welfare Peer Specialist

1 week ago


Clearwater, Florida, United States Directions for Living Full time
Position Overview

Compensation: $19.23/hour ($40,000 annually)

Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage (100% employer funded for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
  • 5 Days of Paid Time Off
  • 11 Wellness Days, including the week of Christmas off
  • 10 Paid Holidays

Are you passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization that uplifts the community while promoting a culture of appreciation and enjoyment among employees? If so, a role at Directions for Living could be an excellent match for you.

Role Summary:

We are in search of empathetic, dedicated Peer Specialists to collaborate with children and their families who have been identified by the child protective investigation division and are deemed safe but at elevated risk of future abuse and neglect. Together We Rise (TWR) aims to engage all family members through a collaborative approach that is supportive, empowering, and respectful, assisting families in establishing safe and stable parenting practices that promote long-term behavioral changes ensuring children's safety in their homes.

The ideal candidate for the Peer Specialist role should possess relevant lived experience in child welfare, mental health, or substance use recovery. The Peer Specialist will work alongside the team to provide insights gained from navigating various systems, thereby enhancing service delivery and recovery outcomes. This role involves assisting caregivers in recognizing the necessity of services, understanding the advantages of active participation in the program, and helping them stay aligned with case plan objectives. The unique perspective of someone who has experienced similar challenges is invaluable. The Peer Specialist is expected to be straightforward, sincere, and compassionate, offering practical strategies while holding clients accountable. Daily interactions with clients will focus on connecting them to resources and fostering meaningful relationships.

This position is crucial within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) as an advocate and support for families, highlighting their progress. The Peer Specialist's role is to enhance mental wellness by incorporating recovery concepts and principles that bolster community resilience while also addressing stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, including cultural beliefs, crisis intervention, and treatment services. This is a field-based role, requiring all services to be delivered in person, with no option for remote or virtual service provision.

Directions for Living is a provider of essential services. All employees must be prepared to deliver critical support and services to those we serve during emergencies, pandemics, or other crisis situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Relevant lived experience in child welfare, mental health, or substance use treatment and recovery.

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