Parent Peer Specialist

• Provide Personalized Support – Offer one-on-one support to parents and caregivers at home and in the community, helping them engage with services and achieve their family’s goals
• Reengage Disconnected Families – Reach out to parents who have disengaged or face barriers to participation. Understand their perspectives and work to reconnect them with needed services
• Empower Parents and Caregivers – Help parents build skills in self-care, crisis management, and navigating systems of care. Provide mentorship and education to support youth and their families with ongoing needs centered around complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs
• Advocate for Families – Ensure parents’ voices are heard in meetings with youth child and family teams, schools, legal systems, and community partners
• Collaborate with Care Teams – Work closely with care coordinators to ensure that the goals and needs of parents, as outlined in the care plan, are met
• Share Insight and Expertise – Offer valuable input to the care team by sharing your understanding of the challenges parents face when raising children with complex needs
• Ensure Compliance – Follow all legal, organizational, and contractual policies, including audits, licensing requirements, and program evaluations
• Promote Communication and Cooperation – Build and maintain positive relationships with families, care teams, and community stakeholders
• Fulfill Mandated Reporting Duties – Comply with all mandated reporting requirements related to child safety and welfare
• Engage in Ongoing Learning – Attend meetings, training, and professional development activities as needed
• Support the Team – Take on additional tasks as assigned to contribute to the success of the program

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work or related field (Required)
• Wisconsin Certification as a Peer Specialist and/or Parent Peer Specialist
• Lived experience of parenting a child with mental health and/or developmental disabilities
• Proven ability to work with and support children, young adults, and families
• Bilingual (Spanish and English), spoken and written (Highly preferred)
• Positive and People-Oriented – Friendly, approachable, and a good listener with an upbeat attitude and a collaborative spirit
• Excellent organizational, and multitasking skills
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Reliable transportation, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, state-minimum auto insurance, and the ability to meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards
• Must successfully pass all required criminal background checks

Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work or related field

• Competitive benefits and paid leave including a day off for your birthday
• $5,000.00 Hiring Incentive