Peer Advocate Coordinator
Job Location:
Lancaster, NE - USA
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Job Summary
Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Peer Advocate CoordinatorDivision/Program:
Star View Teammates - High Fidelity WraparoundStarting Compensation:
25.14 - 26.44 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Service Planning Area 1 & 7 (Lancaster Bellflower)Working Hours/Shift:
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PMWhy Join Our Team
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT ACSW and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
Education
High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED HiSET etc.) required.
College degree preferred.
Experience
Lived experience as a parent of a child who received services from DCFS DMH Probation and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other familiesOR
Personal/lived experience as a consumer of services from DCFS DMH Probation recovery from SUD and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families.
Minimum of two (2) years experience with SED youth.
Licensure & Certification:
Valid California Drivers License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required
SB803 - Supervisor Training must be completed within seven (7) days of hire
How you will make a difference:
The Peer Advocate Coordinator provides direct supervision to Parent Partners ensuring that direct reports attend the Child & Family Team (CFT) and actively participate in development of the CFT. The Peer Advocate Coordinator participates in Network meetings and training as appropriate. Peer Advocate Coordinators assist staff in the documentation of mental health services assign cases problem solving with professional staff represent SBHG HFW programs in the community and within state outreach agencies as well as hiring and training staff.
Division/Program Overview:
Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services:Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services Crisis response team-based approach
Population Served:Children Youth and Families battling trauma mental illness neglect or substance abuse
Facility & Setting:Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA
Clinical Services:Trauma-informed care mental health treatment behavioral interventions and parental skill enhancement
Length of Stay:Based on need average stay is 18 months
Skills & Transition:
Strengths-based empowerment resilience building and long-term recovery/re-integration support
Family support skill development advocacy and comprehensive community resources
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
Required Experience:
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