Family Partner

*HOURLY RATE OF $16.35* *$500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe families are stronger when they feel heard, understood and supported by someone who truly understands their journey. When you join our team, you're not just accepting a job—you’re becoming part of a statewide mission to help children and families thrive.

If you have personal experience navigating behavioral health services for a child and want to use that experience to empower, encourage and advocate for other families , there may be a place for you here.

As a Family Partner , you’ll use your lived experience as a parent, guardian or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs to provide meaningful peer support to families navigating similar challenges.

You’ll partner with families, youth, Wraparound Specialists, service providers and community organizations to help families identify their strengths, understand available resources, advocate for their needs and work toward their individual goals and vision.

Your work may include:

Build supportive relationships with parents, caregivers and youth through shared experiences, encouragement and peer-to-peer support.

Meet directly with families to identify strengths, needs, goals and resources that support their family vision.

Facilitate and participate in Family Team Meetings alongside Wraparound Specialists, helping ensure the family’s perspective, choices and priorities remain at the center of planning.

Empower families and youth to confidently communicate their needs, concerns and goals.

Connect families with valuable community resources, behavioral health services and support systems .

Collaborate with service providers, schools, the Department of Children and Families and behavioral health partners to coordinate culturally and linguistically responsive services.

Maintain meaningful involvement with parents and caregivers throughout their child’s planning process.

Participate in community meetings and family-support initiatives, including Federation of Families and Wrap Café.

Maintain accurate client records and program documentation while protecting confidentiality and following HIPAA requirements.

Provide transportation for clients when appropriate to support the family's plan of care.

Because meaningful work should come with meaningful support.

At CHS, you'll have the opportunity to:

Your Experience Counts: Your lived experience can become a powerful source of encouragement, connection and hope for another family.

Make an Impact: Help families feel supported, empowered and better equipped to navigate complex systems.

Supportive Environment: Work alongside a collaborative team committed to children, families and one another.

Professional Development: Build your skills through ongoing training, coaching, education and development opportunities.

Great Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, holidays and opportunities for continued professional growth.

$500 Sign-On Bonus: Receive $250 after successfully completing 90 days and an additional $250 after completing 12 months of service.*

We’re looking for someone who combines lived experience with empathy, advocacy, resilience and a genuine desire to help other families succeed.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent , required

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, preferred

Successful completion of the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist certification within 12 months of hire , required

Current Certified Recovery Peer Specialist certification through the Florida Certification Board, preferred

Your personal experience is an important part of this role. You’ll bring:

Experience as the primary caregiver of a child with a mental or behavioral health disorder , whether as a biological, adoptive or foster parent/caregiver, required

Experience as a consumer of family services , allowing you to successfully advocate for families and connect them with resources, required

Experience navigating behavioral health, child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems to support a wellness and recovery-oriented lifestyle, required

Peer-to-peer work or volunteer experience, preferred

Believe in the power of using your own experiences to help another family feel understood and supported

Connect naturally with children, youth and families from diverse backgrounds

Are passionate about family advocacy and empowering caregivers to find their voice

Listen with empathy while maintaining healthy professional boundaries

Can remain calm and solution-focused during stressful or sensitive situations

Understand community resources and how behavioral health and family-support systems work

Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with families, providers and community partners

Are organized and able to manage competing priorities, documentation and deadlines

Can work independently while knowing when collaboration and additional support are needed

Are comfortable using technology and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Bring energy, adaptability and a genuine commitment to strengthening children and families

At CHS, the experiences that shaped you can become the experiences that help another family find hope .

Your understanding can help a caregiver feel heard. Your advocacy can help a family find the right resources. And your support can remind families that they don't have to navigate difficult moments alone.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

*$500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $250 following successful completion of the 90-day orientation period and $250 after 12 months of service. The bonus is taxable. Employees who leave CHS within 12 months of their hire date are responsible for reimbursing CHS for the bonus at a prorated amount.