FAMILY PEER SPECIALIST IBHS

Job DetailsJob Location: Reed Street - Philadelphia, PA 19146Location: Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Pay: $16.35 per hour Travel: schools, homes, communities within the city of Philadelphia, .65 per mile for travel Position Summary The Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Family Peer Specialist provides guidance, encouragement, and advocacy to children and families receiving behavioral health services. Drawing from lived experience, the Family Peer Specialist empowers caregivers, helps them navigate services, and connects them with community resources while serving as a valued member of the treatment team. . Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Personal lived experience supporting a child or adolescent with behavioral health, psychiatric, substance use, autism, juvenile justice, or similar family challenges Lived experience with foster care or having a child who has received foster care services Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills Ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and service providers Key Responsibilities Provide peer support and encouragement to caregivers and families Help families navigate behavioral health and community resources Advocate for family voice and participation in treatment planning Offer coaching and support during meetings with providers Assist families in developing natural support systems Collaborate with treatment teams to promote positive outcomes for children and families Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) Sick Days Vacation Days 10 Paid Holidays Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on children and families in your community Use your lived experience to inspire and empower others Join a supportive, mission-driven team Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training Bethanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bethanna is also a Smoke-Free and Drug-Free Workplace