Job Information
Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. DBA NWF Health Network Fatherhood Peer Support Specialist in Marianna, Florida
THIS POSITION MAY BE LOCATED AT ANY NWF HEALTH NETWORK FACILITY LOCATED JACKSON OR GADSDEN COUNTIES
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The Fatherhood Peer Specialist is an active member of the child welfare team and provides peer support services to fathers including those with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health challenges. Conducts outreach to jails, to the broader community, and provides education and ongoing peer support. This position is a grant- funded position with initial funding being provided for a period of two (2) fiscal years. Funding for subsequent years may become available based upon program goal achievement and funding source availability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as a Recovery Ambassador, by promoting positive recovery message and services of NWF Health Network.
Effectively communicate individualized resources, supports and services to fathers as they request this information and other support systems of those persons.
Assist fathers in articulating personal goals for recovery.
Work with fathers individually and in group:
Assist fathers with problem solving techniques and other essential life skills.
Assist fathers in their recovery process by engaging them in meaningful dialogues.
Assist fathers in working with their child welfare case manager and/or treatment team in determining the steps necessary to achieving their own reunification and recovery goals.
Share lived experience of any child welfare or substance use and co-occurring mental health recovery.
Confidence in own wellness.
Passion and enthusiasm for peer support and the belief that recovery is possible.
Acts as an advocate for effective reunification and recovery-based services.
Understand the importance of working as a team with other professionals to assist in providing the best care possible for the father.
Comply with all organization policies and procedures.
Participate in ongoing recovery training, education and performance support.
Maintain and submit accurate documentation on father's progress as per policy and procedures.
Attend staff meetings and participate in internal training programs as requested.
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