Parent/Caregiver Peer Support
Description
Are you looking to use your knowledge and lived experience to support other parents in achieving their family goals?
Are you hoping to join a company that values your experiences and skills?
Do you want to join a company that has been voted in the top 100 places to work for 9 years in a row? https://fb.watch/rc87YCp-na/ Video about us and more to watch!
IF, yes than JRI is looking for you!
Who we are looking for:
Are you the Parent/Caregiver Peer Support we have been looking for? JRI's Flexible Support Services program aims to help youth and families by allowing for their voice to be heard, empowering them through psychoeducation and education related to systems, enhancing relationships and family dynamics, advocacy, validation, and breaking negative stereotypes. Serving children and young adults through age 22 with their families, who present with mental health diagnoses, our staff support clients in improving their functioning within the home and community to avoid potential hospitalizations.
JRI provides the training so that:
· YOU will utilize the wisdom of your experiences to support the growth of caregivers/parents in ways that others can positively connect and learn from.
· YOU will work alongside Clinicians, Peer Mentors for youth, and Therapeutic Support Specialists to support the provision of culturally competent, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment.
Bilingual a plus!! We offer a bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a different language other than English that are needed in the local community.
Why JRI?
· Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
· SIGN ON BONUS!
· Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
· Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
· Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
· Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
· Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
· Applicants must be a caregiver/parent who has personal experience caring for and managing the needs of a youth with social emotional needs.
· Applicants must have experience within the child welfare/mental health system.
· Applicants must have a High School Diploma. Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a human services field are preferred.
· Applicant must be able to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications.
· Applicants must have access to reliable, insured vehicle and active driver’s license.
· Background and driving record checks will be performed.
JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.