Lead Peer Support Specialist
Lead Peer Support Specialist
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Lead Peer Support Specialist
We are seeking a Peer Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic and technical leadership for a specialized program serving recently arrived Afghan refugees. The SME will guide the development and implementation of culturally responsive traumainformed peer support services that promote the holistic needs of Afghan individuals and families as they continue to rebuild their lives. This role includes providing expert guidance to multidisciplinary teamscomprising Peer Support Specialists Intake Specialists Social Workers and Lead Social Workersto ensure highquality coordinated service delivery that promotes client stability resilience and longterm integration.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range forLead Peer Support Specialist: $90000
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical Dental Vision 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Lead Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities Include:
- Lead the design refinement and implementation of peer support interventions tailored to the program parameters and the needs of Afghan refugee communities with sensitivity to cultural linguistic and historical factors.
- Provide subject matter expertise and leadership to multidisciplinary teams supporting Peer Support Specialists Intake Specialists Social Workers and Lead Social Workers through training case consultations mentoring and coaching.
- Support proposal development reporting and strategic planning as a technical lead in the peer support services domain.
- Develop workflows tools and guidelines to support seamless collaboration and role clarity across the teams.
- Promote traumainformed strengthsbased and culturally competent practices in all aspects of service delivery.
- Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify evolving service priorities and support resource allocation.
- Serve as a thought partner in the development of case management models that integrate behavioral health housing support public benefits navigation and community connection.
- Support the creation of clientcentered service plans that emphasize empowerment dignity selfdetermination and selfsufficiency.
- Liaise with community members and local partnersincluding healthcare providers schools housing agencies workforce development entities and legal aidto strengthen referral networks and community integration pathways.
- Monitor program implementation and outcomes offering feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Lead Peer Support Specialist Experience Education Skills Abilities requested:
- Strong case coordination mentorship and problemsolving skills.
- Must have 4 or more years of experience as a peer support specialist or experience in delivering or managing peer support programs.CM1
- 2 or more years working with refugee and immigrant populations.
- Bachelors degree in a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to travel to Texas at least once per month during program period.
- Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future solving complex challenges and serving the governments mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS visit .
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Similar searchable job titles:
- Social Services Subject Matter Expert
- Community Support Coordinator
- Refugee Employment Specialist
- Immigrant Services Case Worker
Keywords:
- Refugee Resettlement
- Employment Services
- Social Adjustment
- Case Management
- Bilingual (Pashto/Dari)
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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
