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Parent Peer Support Specialist

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
place Hamilton, 35570
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
Individuals
Peer Support
Veterans

About Job

Hamilton Children's Services

Published
August 18, 2025
Location
1435 Military St. N., Hamilton, AL 35570
Category
Mental Illness Children and Adolescents
Job Type
Full-time Part-time
Posistion Level
Entry
County
Marion

DESCRIPTION

This position will have job duties that include working with parents of teens and children enrolled in our organization's clinical services. You will work closely with the parents of the child's clinical team leader to implement the treatment process. Must have personal experience ("I have lived experience") as a parent whose child received mental health services or child welfare and be able to appropriately disclose and share that experience with the parents of teens and children up to the age of 21 years, in order to foster hope, build resiliency, and develop self-advocacy skills that will empower them to achieve their goals.

Job Requirements:

  • Must be a parent/primary caregiver with personal experience ("I have lived experience") who has raised or is raising a child with emotional, behavioral, physical, or mental health or substance abuse needs whose child has received mental health services.
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma, High School Transcripts, or GED/High School Equivalency Certificate.
  • A current/valid non-expired driver's license; be a minimum age of 21; and have an insurable driving record.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and use of computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Social security card
  • Orientation is required for employment. There are 5 days of paid orientation held Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Schedule:

  • Full-time Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Part-time position is also available; the schedule would be discussed further during the interview.

Full Time Benefits Include:

  • Local Government BCBS of Alabama Health Insurance
  • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term Life Insurance
  • Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
  • Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Earned Sick and Vacation Time
  • And More Amazing Benefits!


Part Time Benefits Include:

  • Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System

NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support
Veterans
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Government
Faith-based organizations
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home