WES Healthy Chicago- Family Peer Specialist/Care Coordinator

The Family Peer Specialist-Care Coordinator, an adult with lived experience as an individual or family member of a child with behavioral health challenges. They will provide support to consumers by engaging with families, incorporating their voice into treatment. Additionally, they will help to assess consumers’ needs and secure new services that are appropriate.

1.     Share peer perspective with treatment team helping to improve the life of the youth, family, or young adult.

2.     Provide consumers with links to new services needed.

3.     Ensure appropriate referrals to community resources and follow-up on these referrals.

4.     Work with families to reduce stigmas, crisis, and overcome challenges.

5.     Provide peer-led support to individuals experiencing mental health crises, struggles or behavioral health concerns, utilizing.