Peer Support Specialist

3 days ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Job Summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our Specialized Child and Youth Program (SCYP) team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting children, youth, and families in foster care, adoption, and the juvenile justice system. Your expertise and experience will help individuals and families navigate complex challenges and develop skills for stability, independence, and success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide trauma-informed peer support to children, youth, and families, focusing on strengths-based approaches and skill development.
  • Collaborate with the SCYP Program Manager, clinical team, and community agencies to implement care coordination and peer support services.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with child-serving and family organizations, foster care and adoptive alumni groups, and internal committees.
  • Support consumers and family members with grievance processes and provide feedback on care planning development.
  • Advocate on behalf of youth and families, promoting their needs and interests.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
  • 1+ year of experience / involvement with the child welfare system as a former foster child / youth or current/former foster parent
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Access to reliable transportation for travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time within a 60-mile radius of the greater Detroit, MI area
  • Thorough understanding of the child welfare system
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Working knowledge of community resources
About UnitedHealth Group

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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