Certified Family Peer Specialist

Job Title:                            Certified Family Peer Specialist

Job Classification:           Non-Exempt

Supervisor:                       Program Manager or Program Supervisor

Status:                               PT, FT, Casual

Location:                           RMHC Bell Office

Pay Band/Wage Range: $18.00-$25.40 (Pay band 1) BOE

Benefits:                            Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MN PFML

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.   

Position Summary:

A Certified Family Peer Specialist (CFPS) partners with families of children and youth receiving mental health services to provide encouragement, guidance, and support. Drawing from lived experience, CFPS staff help families build on their strengths, navigate challenges, and support their child’s resiliency and recovery. CFPS services are nonclinical and family-centered, focusing on helping caregivers develop skills, knowledge, confidence, and community connections that strengthen the family and support the child or youth’s treatment goals across home, schools, and community settings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide services that increase a child’s ability to function in the home, school, and community.
• Deliver family peer support that builds on family strengths and promotes positive outcomes.
• Provide advocacy that encourages collaboration and supports the child’s growth and progress.
• Assist families in accessing culturally appropriate services across treatment settings.
• Promote resiliency, self-advocacy, and the development of natural supports.
• Reinforce and support maintenance of skills learned through other mental health services.
• Establish and facilitate parent support groups.
• Help caregivers develop coping and problem-solving skills.
• Educate families about mental illness, community resources, and opportunities to connect with other families with shared experiences.
• Collaborate with team members in the development and execution of integrated treatment plans.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency, county, state, and payer requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to establish supportive and collaborative relationships with families and community partners.
• Knowledge of children’s mental health systems, resources, and community supports.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with diverse families and communities.
• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have raised or currently be raising a child with a mental illness.
• Must have current or previous experience navigating the children’s mental health system.
• Must successfully complete the Minnesota Department of Human Services-approved Certified Family Peer Specialist training and certification exam.
• Previous experience working with children, families, schools, or community agencies preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Adequate level of vision to use computer terminal.
• Sufficient hearing to accurately record information received verbally.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to maintain a Minnesota driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance.

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