Family Engagement Specialist

Excitement abounds at Heritage Behavioral Health Center!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on patient care – regardless of the position they hold.

Why join us?

• We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We are expanding our primary care, mental health, and substance use services to individuals in Central Illinois and beyond and are looking for dedicated staff to meet the needs of our clientele.
• Our salaries have been updated and are competitive at both the state and national levels with wonderful benefits.
• Full-time employees receive 56 paid days off during their 1st year of employment (this includes every other Friday off PAID for your wellness needs). This increases to 61 days the 2nd year and continues to increase with tenure.
• We have expanded our employee insurance benefit offerings and made them more affordable.

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

We are pleased to present the following position for your consideration:

Job Title: Family Engagement Specialist

Position Overview:

This full time position will join the Heritage Youth and Family Support Services team to provide peer support services to caregivers of youth receiving services at Heritage. Outreach services will be provided in array of settings including an individual’s home, community settings, community agencies, schools, as well as on-site at Heritage.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Identifying family needs (i.e. access to health care, safety, and finances) and linkage to appropriate community resources
• Facilitate the development of supportive family relationships
• Development of natural supports
• Navigation of systems the youth/family are involved in
• Providing the family with intervention strategies and support from a lived perspective

Education and Experience:

• The successful candidate must have lived experience navigating youth behavioral health services in a caregiver role.
• Candidates are required to possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and must be a minimum 21 years of age.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human service field (or 5 years of experience in the social service field) and ability to function as mental health professional is highly recommended.
• Candidates will be expected to complete certification as a Peer Support Recovery Specialist or Family Partnership Professional within two years of employment.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of current automobile insurance are required for this position.

Heritage also offers the following with this position:

• Wellness Days - Every other Friday off PAID- 26 days per year
• Generous vacation (5 days first year; increases with tenure), sick (12 days) and personal leave (4 days)
• Paid holidays - 9 days in 2025

• Health Club/Fitness Partial Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition assistance program
• Agency provided life insurance and short-term disability policies
• Retirement plan – 401(k) and Roth
• Access to optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending (medical, dependent) and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost)

Salary Range: $23.00 to $27.00 per hour (dependent on education and experience)