Peer​/Family Support Partner-Direct

Do you have a passion for improving the health and wellness of parents/caregivers of a child or youth receiving behavioral health services?
Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community?If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a
Peer/Family Support Partner.

As a Peer/Family Support Partner you will be responsible for engaging with a diverse population of parents/caregivers of children and youth with mental health challenges and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. As a Family Support Partner, you will help empower families to better advocate for their youth. You will address parent/caregiver issues such as isolation, grief, and lack of confidence in their skills as a parent/caregiver.

You will also collaborate with systems partners, and role model good communication and conflict management skills. You will also be responsible for maintaining paperwork in a timely fashion and adhering to the agency’s confidentiality and privacy policies. Must have good written and communication skills.

A high school diploma or GED with 2 years of work experience.
Lived experience as the parent/caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health issues is required. Ability to attend a three-day training in Lansing.

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals, we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in Southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.

Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.

We look forward to meeting you!