Family Certified Peer Specialist

Position Summary:

Dads Mentoring Others Through Voices of Experience (Dads MOVE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families—especially fathers and male caregivers—raising children with behavioral health needs. As a Family Certified Peer Specialist at Dads MOVE, you will use your personal lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges to provide peer-based support, mentoring, and advocacy to families. This position is both community-based and remote, with up to 25% of work conducted virtually. You will help families navigate systems of care, build self-advocacy skills, and access critical resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate peer support and mentoring to families using lived experience.
• Assist families in navigating complex systems (behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, child welfare, etc.).
• Facilitate warm handoffs, help families access services, and promote family voice in care planning.
• Lead or support skill building groups and educational opportunities.
• Group facilitation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, case notes, and contacts.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Follow confidentiality standards, ethical guidelines, and peer support best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a youth with behavioral health challenges.
• Washington State Certified Peer Counselor (or willing to complete training within 6 months of hire).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide group facilitation for support groups, trainings, or workshops.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using digital tools and platforms.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility for occasional travel and community visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Familiarity with state and community support systems (WISe, CLIP, school supports, CPS, etc.).
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work setting with up to 25% of tasks performed remotely.
• Travel required for meetings, outreach, or family visits (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be needed to accommodate family schedules.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wage based on experience.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (8 hours accrued for every 80 hours worked.)
• Opportunities for training, professional development, and ongoing support.
• 1-hour daily wellness
• Annual employee retreat/appreciation day.
• Flexable work schedule
• Majority employer paid medical insurance
• 3% employer 401K contribution at 1 year.