Parent Peer Specialist-Dane County

2 weeks ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Family Ties Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Parent Peer Specialist in Dane County.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to use your life experience as a parent of a child with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges to support other families like yours.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide information, training, and support to families navigating various systems and services.
  • Offer outreach and information to schools, local governments, service providers, and community organizations.
  • Work collaboratively with families to identify and access resources and services.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to enhance support services.

Requirements

  • Relevant 4-year degree
  • Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Experience as a parent or primary caregiver involved in the day-to-day care of a child or adolescent with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.
  • Experience navigating service systems to obtain services for your child.
  • Knowledge of resources and services available in your local area/region.
  • Knowledge of wraparound principles and processes preferred.
  • Knowledge of special education processes and requirements preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products along with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
  • A private workspace, a smartphone, reliable internet connection, and the ability to join meetings or engage in confidential, sensitive conversations without interruption.
  • Must have a laptop or device to use through the first week of training.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work hours with occasional weekend work required.
  • Opportunity to work from home and travel locally to meet with families.
  • Starting wage dependent upon level of education and relevance of degree(s).
  • Health insurance benefits available upon full-time status.

About Wisconsin Family Ties

We actively strive to be an anti-racist organization and are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all families.



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