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WES Healthy Chicago- Family Peer Specialist/Care Coordinator

WES Health System
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2026

About the role

The Family Peer Specialist/Care Coordinator requires an adult with lived experience as a family member of a child with behavioral health challenges.

Will provide support to children and their families by engaging with families, incorporating their voice into treatment, and by providing resources as needed.

Will coordinate referrals and resources for children and families.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent, Bachelors preferred.

2. Lived experience as a parent or primary care giver who has raised or is raising a child with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorder. A "primary caregiver" must have or had the primary authority for making final binding decisions for suc a child or youth for at least one year.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

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Company

WES Health System

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