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Parent Peer Specialist-SHINE **$5,000.00 Hiring Incentive** (for this specific role)La Causa, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI, US
Parent Peer Specialist-SHINE • •$5,000.00 Hiring Incentive • • (for this specific role)

Parent Peer Specialist-SHINE • •$5,000.00 Hiring Incentive • • (for this specific role)

La Causa, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI, US
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La Causa Social Services is dedicated to supporting youth and young adults with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs as well as their families, and is seeking an engaging, upbeat, and supportive Parent Peer Specialist to join our Youth Comprehensive Community Services Team.

Why Join La Causa, Inc.?

  • Meaningful work supporting individuals and families in crisis.
  • Collaboration with a network of professionals in crisis response.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
  • Competitive benefits and paid leave including a day off for your birthday!
  • $5,000.00 Hiring Incentive
  • (for this specific role)

Your Role : As a Parent Peer Specialist, you will provide personalized support to parents and caregivers navigating services for children with complex mental health, developmental, and behavioral needs. Drawing from your own lived experience, you will empower families, advocate for their voices, and help them overcome barriers to accessing care.

What You'll Do :

  • 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.
  • What we are looking for :

  • Social Work or related field (Required). Master's degree from an accredited school in Social Work or related field (Highly preferred).
  • 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.
  • Day-to-Day setting :

  • Work in both office and field settings (travel required)
  • Flexible work hours including evenings or weekends, based on program needs.
  • Regularly required to drive, stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Employee is frequently required to see, talk, or hear. Finger dexterity is also required. Infrequent lifting, including files, will be encountered.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
  • Connect with our Internal Recruiter : Wendyd@lacausa.org

    About La Causa, Inc. :

    La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin's largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services : Adult Services and Youth Services, and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff that welcomes all into Familia La Causa and serves the children and families of Milwaukee.

    You can learn more about La Causa at https : / / lacausa.org / about-us /

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