Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
This position provides non-clinical, evidence-based peer support services and serves as a member and family advocate. The FSN brings their life experiences and skills to deliver assistance to the family as they explore the goals they would like to achieve and offers interventions to the family to increase engagement and empowerment within a variety of service delivery systems.
Responsibilities
2+ years' experience working as a family peer specialist.
Peer Specialist certification as required by the state.
CFPS/National Peer Support Credential required within one year of hire.
Must be or have been a parent or caregiver of a child who is or who has in the past received services from a child-serving agency for mental health related issues.
Applicants must be able to draw from their own personal experience of parenting or caregiving for a child or youth with significant mental health or substance use challenges; negotiating services and supports for their child and family; be familiar with key resources for children, youth and families in the community; be able to transcend personal events to provide unconditional support and assistance to families.
Positive attitude that communicates hope and a recovery and resiliency orientation; approachable and empathetic; strong people skills.
Must have a vehicle in good, working condition with the ability to travel within the community regularly.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite.
Ability to make decisions that require significant analysis of solutions, and quick, original, and independent thinking.
Ability to determine appropriate courses of action in complex situations that may not be addressed by existing policies or protocols.
Knowledge of local mental health, substance use, and community systems; wellness strategies, resiliency and recovery principles, practices, and tools, such as system of care, Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), wraparound process, and community-based peer, family and parent support organizations and services.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to represent strengths and needs of families and members in clinical settings.
Ability to summarize and document findings and maintain complete and accurate records.
Must be able to work effectively, independently and in a team, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment to meet the demands of the organization.
General Job Information
Title
Family Support Navigator
Grade
19
Work Experience - Required
Lived experience as parent/caregiver of a child with mental health challenges, Peer Specialist
Work Experience - Preferred
Education - Required
Education - Preferred
Associate
License and Certifications - Required
CPRS/CPS/CPSS/CRPS/PRSS, Peer Specialist, State Requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other
License and Certifications - Preferred
NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist - Care Mgmt
Salary Range
Salary Minimum:
$37,725
Salary Maximum:
$56,595
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.
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