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Position: Family Peer Support Specialist, IIBHT Program
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Springfield, OR
Degree Requirement: High School Diploma or GED
Salary Range: $44,700.00 – $49,340.00 per year DOE
Are you a parent or caregiver who’s walked the path of supporting a child through mental, behavioral, or developmental health challenges? Riverview Center for Growth is seeking a Family Peer Support Specialist to join our team and help other families feel seen, supported, and empowered on their journeys. Your lived experience can be the guiding light for someone else.
Why Join Us?
- Turn Your Lived Experience into Impact – Help families feel understood, heard, and supported as they navigate care systems.
- Student Loan Forgiveness – Our agency qualifies for federal loan forgiveness programs.
- Mission-Driven Culture – Join a team deeply committed to equity, collaboration, and family-centered care.
- Work-Life Balance – Supportive team, regular schedule, and meaningful work in real communities.
- Diverse Work Settings – Provide support in homes, community spaces, and at our Riverview location.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation, paid sick time, personal days, and holidays
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Retirement Contributions (5-10%)
- Mileage reimbursement for travel
About the Role:
As a Family Peer Support Specialist, you’ll work directly with families and caregivers to help them navigate systems, understand treatment options, access services, and feel empowered in their child’s care. You’ll draw from your own experience as a parent/guardian to offer authentic support and advocacy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support families referred by Riverview programs (including Crisis Response)
- Help parents/caregivers engage in treatment planning and decision-making
- Attend child and family team meetings and ensure family voice is heard
- Offer hope, encouragement, and culturally sensitive, non-judgmental support
- Guide families in identifying strengths, needs, and goals
- Maintain consistent follow-up and communication based on family needs
- Co-manage resources like the food pantry and clothing closet
- Maintain accurate records and collaborate with your peer support team
- Model and promote respectful communication and empowerment
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. An emphasis is placed on knowledge and growth from lived experience over formal education systems.
- Lived Experience REQUIRED – You must be a parent or guardian of a child who has received mental health, behavioral health, or substance use treatment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Comfortable working in the community and in private homes
- Strong communication skills and compassion for diverse family experiences
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
- Must pass a criminal and abuse background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oregon certified Family Peer Support Specialist (FSS)
OR
- Oregon certified Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS)
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
To Apply: Please submit a Cover Letter* explaining your LIVED EXPERIENCE and a Professional Resume to this job post.
- A cover letter is required and needs to answer the following questions:
- Do you have a valid Driver’s License and Personal Transportation?
- It is required that you have lived experience as:
- a PARENT or GUARDIAN of a child who is undergoing or has undergone mental health/behavioral health/substance abuse services. Demonstrated ability to cope with your child(ren)’s diagnosis is REQUIRED
- Preferred: Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
