Job Information
Sojourners Care Network Family Peer Mentor in Gallipolis, Ohio
Type of Position: Full-time, salaried. 40 hours per week. Sojourners' coordinator-level position: Salary $32,000-$36,000 annually, depending on education, experience, and relevant credentials. Sojourners' Staff Classification Scale will provide the guidance for compensation. Eligible for full benefits, including life insurance, employee health reimbursement account, and optional medical, vision, and dental insurance.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. This position is also required to uphold all requirements of the Ohio START as determined by the Public Children Services Association of Ohio, which serves families with reported Substance Use Disorder.
Location: Current headquarters is Gallipolis, Ohio. Remote work and extensive work-related travel throughout the region are required.
General Purpose:
The Ohio START Family Peer Mentor helps families navigate the child welfare and other systems by providing peer support and promoting healing to keep children safe and families together. The Ohio START Family Peer Mentor serves families referred to the public children services agency (PCSA) due to child maltreatment with substance abuse being the primary risk factor. The Ohio START Family Peer Mentor serves as a member of the local START team along with the child welfare caseworker, child welfare supervisor, and behavioral health service provider. The goal of the entire team is to keep children safe and families together.
Work Hours: The typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; however, some weekend and evening hours will be required.
Supervision: The START Family Peer Mentor reports to the Sojourners' START Supervision Team and the Gallia County Job and Family Services Child Protective Supervisor.
Job Duties:
Participate as an active member of the Ohio START team.
Report daily to Child Protective Supervisor regarding assigned cases.
Assist with the safety of the child(ren) by working collaboratively with the Ohio START case worker and behavioral health provider to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of intensiv