Parent Peer Specialist SHINE5,000.00 Hiring Incentive

La Causa Social Services is dedicated to supporting youth and young adults with complex mental health developmental and behavioral needs as well as their families and is seeking an engaging upbeat and supportive Parent Peer Specialist to join our Youth Comprehensive Community Services Team.

Why Join La Causa Inc.

• Meaningful work supporting individuals and families in crisis.
• Collaboration with a network of professionals in crisis response.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.
• Competitive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans.
• For All La Causa Inc Employees! YOUR Birthday OFF!
• **$5000.00 Hiring Incentive** (for this specific role)

Your Role: As a Parent Peer Specialist you will provide personalized support to parents and caregivers navigating services for children with complex mental health developmental and behavioral needs. Drawing from your own lived experience you will empower families advocate for their voices and help them overcome barriers to accessing care.

What Youll Do:

• Provide Personalized Support Offer one-on-one support to parents and caregivers at home and in the community helping them engage with services and achieve their familys goals.
• Reengage Disconnected Families Reach out to parents who have disengaged or face barriers to participation. Understand their perspectives and work to reconnect them with needed services.
• Empower Parents and Caregivers Help parents build skills in self-care crisis management and navigating systems of care. Provide mentorship and education to support youth and their families with ongoing needs centered around complex mental health developmental and behavioral needs.
• Advocate for Families Ensure parents voices are heard in meetings with youth and family teams schools legal systems and community partners.
• Collaborate with Care Teams Work closely with care coordinators to ensure that the goals and needs of parents as outlined in the care plan are met.
• Share Insight and Expertise Offer valuable input to the care team by sharing your understanding of the challenges parents face when raising children with complex needs.
• Ensure Compliance Follow all legal organizational and contractual policies including audits licensing requirements and program evaluations.
• Promote Communication and Cooperation Build and maintain positive relationships with families care teams and community stakeholders.
• Fulfill Mandated Reporting Duties Comply with all mandated reporting requirements related to child safety and welfare.
• Engage in Ongoing Learning Attend meetings training and professional development activities as needed.
• Support the Team Take on additional tasks as assigned to contribute to the success of the program.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited school in Social Work or related field (Required). Masters degree from an accredited school in Social Work or related field (Highly preferred).
• Wisconsin Certification as a Peer Specialist and/or Parent Peer Specialist. (Required)
• Lived experience of parenting a child with mental health and/or developmental disabilities.
• Proven ability to work with and support children young adults and families.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) spoken and written. (preferred).
• Positive and People-Oriented Friendly approachable and a good listener with an upbeat attitude and a collaborative spirit.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation a valid Wisconsin drivers license state-minimum auto insurance and the ability to meet La Causa Inc. driving standards.
• Must successfully pass all required criminal background checks.

Work Environment:

• Work takes place in both community and office settings (local travel required)
• Flexibility with limited evening hours determined by family and client needs.
• Regularly required to drive stand sit reach stoop bend and walk.
• Frequent talking hearing and seeing required finger dexterity necessary.
• Infrequent lifting (such as files) may occur.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About La Causa Inc.:

La Causa Inc. founded in 1972 is one of Wisconsins largest bilingual multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children youth and families with quality comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center Early Education & Care Center La Causa Charter School Social Services: Adult Services and Youth Services and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff that welcomes all into Familia La Causa and serves the children and families of Milwaukee.

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Be part of something bigger join Familia La Causa. Be the voice families needmake a difference as a Parent Peer Specialist. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Salary: $35796.28 to $40145.56 Depending on Experience with a **$5000 Hiring Incentive**