Summary

As a Family Peer Support Supervisor at Alexander Youth Network, you will provide leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to a team of Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS) who support families navigating the challenges of raising children with behavioral health needs. Drawing from your knowledge of family peer support principles and your own lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, social, developmental, and/or substance use challenges, you will ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of the family peer support program.

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Family Peer Support Supervisor at Alexander Youth Network, you will provide leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight to a team of Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS) who support families navigating the challenges of raising children with behavioral health needs. Drawing from your knowledge of family peer support principles and your own lived experience as a parent/caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, social, developmental, and/or substance use challenges, you will ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of the family peer support program.

You will be responsible for supervising and guiding the Family Peer Support Specialist team (maintaining a 1:10 supervisor-to-peer ratio), ensuring quality service delivery, facilitating professional development, and fostering a supportive work environment. Your leadership will be crucial in promoting self-advocacy, system navigation, and resilience among both the FPSS team and the families they serve, ultimately improving outcomes for youth involved in multiple systems.

Requirements

Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional
B.A. or B.S. in Social Work or related human service field preferred
Minimum of two years of experience in mental health, substance use, or related human services field
Prior experience as a Family Peer Support Specialist or with family peer support programs highly valued
Experience in providing direct supervision preferred
Must complete FPSS-specific supervisor training within 10 months of hire date
Knowledge of and experience with child-serving systems (mental health, developmental disabilities, schools, juvenile justice, child welfare, etc.)
Completion of 88 hours of required training for family peer specialist certification including Trauma Informed Supervisor Training, System of Care, Family Journey Assessment Training, and other relevant professional development
National Family Peer Specialist Certification preferred at time of hire; required within 12 months of start date if not already certified

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Assistance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Plan

Company overview

Alexander Youth Network is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families. Operating primarily in North Carolina, the organization delivers a continuum of care that includes outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services, community-based interventions, and crisis stabilization programs. Their evidence-based treatment approaches address a wide range of mental health challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, and family system issues. With a strong commitment to accessibility and quality care, Alexander Youth Network employs licensed clinicians, therapists, and support staff who work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to create individualized treatment plans. The organization plays a vital role in the regional mental health ecosystem by offering specialized services tailored to the unique developmental needs of youth, while also providing family education and support services to promote sustainable recovery and improved quality of life for the children and families they serve.