Employment Type: Full-Time

Wage: Based on Experience

Work Location: Hybrid – up to 25% remote

Supervisor: Sarah Jensen Program Director

Position Summary:

Dads Mentoring Others Through Voices of Experience (Dads MOVE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families—especially fathers and male caregivers—raising children with behavioral health needs. As a Family Certified Peer Specialist at Dads MOVE, you will use your personal lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges to provide peer-based support, mentoring, and advocacy to families. This position is both community-based and remote, with up to 25% of work conducted virtually. You will help families navigate systems of care, build self-advocacy skills, and access critical resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide compassionate peer support and mentoring to families using lived experience.
Assist families in navigating complex systems (behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, child welfare, etc.).
Facilitate warm handoffs, help families access services, and promote family voice in care planning.
Lead or support skill building groups and educational opportunities.
Group facilitation.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, case notes, and contacts.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
Follow confidentiality standards, ethical guidelines, and peer support best practices.

Required Qualifications:

Lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a youth with behavioral health challenges.
Washington State Certified Peer Counselor (or willing to complete training within 6 months of hire).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide group facilitation for support groups, trainings, or workshops.
Basic computer skills and comfort using digital tools and platforms.
Reliable transportation and flexibility for occasional travel and community visits.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Familiarity with fatherhood and issues that impact fathers
Familiarity with state and community support systems (WISe, CLIP, school supports, CPS, etc.).
Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Working Conditions:

Hybrid work setting with up to 25% of tasks performed remotely.
Travel required for meetings, outreach, or family visits (mileage reimbursement provided).
Occasional evenings or weekends may be needed to accommodate family schedules.
Ability to use Telephone, Cell Phone, Computer, Fax Machine, Copier, Electronic Health Record software, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Outlook Email
Ability to be mobile, including moving, sitting, lifting 10 lbs., driving

Compensation & Benefits:

Wage based on experience.
Mileage reimbursement
Paid Time Off (8 hours accrued for every 80 hours worked.)
Opportunities for training, professional development, and ongoing support.
1-hour daily wellness
Annual employee retreat/appreciation day.
Flexible work schedule
Majority employer paid medical insurance
3% employer 401K contribution at 1 year.

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