FAMILY PEER SPECIALIST IBHS

SUMMARY:

The Intensive Behavior Health Services (IBHS) Family Peer Specialist will provide support to the children and families served by engaging with them, including integrating their voices into services and providing resources as needed. The Family Peer Specialist provides emotional support to the caregiver, fosters empowerment in understanding their role as an integral member of the treatment team, providing support and coaching during meetings, and working with them to develop natural supports. Having lived experience as a family member of a child with behavioral health challenges themselves, they share parts of their own stories as an intentional way of helping caregivers develop motivation and actionable insight.