Peer Advocate Coordinator

What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications): 

Education 

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required. 

• College degree preferred. 

Experience 

• Lived experience as a parent of a child who received services from DCFS, DMH, Probation and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families, OR  

• Personal/lived experience as a consumer of services from DCFS, DMH, Probation, recovery from SUD and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families. 

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with SED youth. 

Licensure & Certification: 

• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy 

• SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required 

• SB803 - Supervisor Training must be completed within seven (7) days of hire 

How you will make a difference: 

The Peer Advocate Coordinator provides direct supervision to Parent Partners, ensuring that direct reports attend the Child & Family Team (CFT) and actively participate in development of the CFT. The Peer Advocate Coordinator participates in Network meetings and training, as appropriate. Peer Advocate Coordinators assist staff in the documentation of mental health services, assign cases, problem solving with professional staff, represent SBHG HFW programs in the community and within state outreach agencies, as well as hiring and training staff. 

Division/Program Overview:    

• Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services , Crisis response, team-based approach 

• Population Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse | 

• Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8    

• Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions , and parental skill enhancement 

• Length of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 months 

• Skills & Transition:   

  • Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support   

  • Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources