Family Peer Support Specialist - Full-Time

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Acumen Counseling Services

Owensboro, KY 42301

Job Summary:

  • Provides mentoring and support to parents/caregivers of children with severe emotional disabilities through the use of various relevant modalities.
  • Assists parents/caregivers in locating available resources for their child.
  • Documents services provided
  • Establishes and maintains parent support groups throughout the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be a parent or relative caregiver with permanent legal custody who is raising or has raised a child with an emotional, social, behavioral, and/or substance use disability, and whose child has been a client of a least one state-funded service for children with Severe Emotional Disabilities (SED).
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have access to reliable means of transportation for job-related use.

About RiverValley Behavioral Health, Acumen Counseling Services:

At RiverValley Behavioral Health, Acumen Counseling Services, we are committed to being an employer of choice in our communities. We have talented staff who are dedicated to improving our communities by empowering people to become the best versions of themselves. 

At RiverValley, we aspire to meet the needs of every patient we encounter. We are passionate about extending a hand to those in need of behavioral health services. Explore below to see how a career with RiverValley Consulting Services can bring you professional and personal fulfillment. 

Benefits:

Full-Time Benefits

Financial Wellbeing:

  • Competitive salary and generous benefits package
  • 403b and Other Retirement Planning
  • Benevolence Fund

Health and Wellness:

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including dental and vision.
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and other support
  • Wellness initiatives

Professional Development:

  • Ongoing training programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Work-Life Balance:

  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
  • Paid sick days

Additional Perks:

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Employee discount programs with partner companies.
  • Social events, team-building activities, and company-wide events.


Location ID - CFC
Relocation is not provided and travel is occasionally required

Eligible for Over-Time: YES
Eligible for Shift Differential: NO

Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, and Criminal Background Check

Additional Information: EOE/M/F/VET/Disab