Employer Industry: Nonprofit Behavioral Health Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary of $18 per hour
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal commitments
- Full benefits package including generous paid time off (2 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, 3 personal days, 2 floating holidays, and 11 holidays per year)
- Comprehensive health plans, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, long-term disability, and 401(k) options
- Opportunities for professional growth and training, including paid training
- Equipment and mileage reimbursement provided

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide family-to-family support, education, advocacy, coaching, and information to families navigating behavioral health systems
- Facilitate educational workshops related to behavioral health topics for families, caregivers, and allies
- Advocate for families with key stakeholders to ensure their needs are met
- Build and maintain partnerships with behavioral health agencies and other service providers
- Contribute to a centralized directory of resources for families and ensure timely documentation of services delivered

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Personal lived experience as a family member or caregiver of an adult with mental health needs
- Must reside in Caroline or Talbot County
- High school diploma or equivalent; some combination of college and/or professional work experience preferred
- Familiarity with state and local resources and how to access them
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with active listening abilities for providing peer support

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Prior experience assisting families in obtaining services and supports
- Comfort with public speaking and conducting community outreach
- Strong computer skills and ability to efficiently utilize internet searches to identify resources
- Willingness to learn how to use a database (Salesforce)
- Active ability to build and maintain partnerships with agencies and providers

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