Join us in increasing opportunities for home, community, and school success for individuals with disabilities, including those with behavioral healthcare needs.

The Information and Training Specialist is generally responsible for carrying out the activities of the Educational Services Department. An Information and Training Specialist prepares and presents workshops, participates in outreach activities, and provides information on the laws and topics that impact children with disabilities and their families. An ideal candidate for this position is a parent, or family member of a child with a disability or behavioral healthcare needs.

Other valued skills include:

• the ability to develop a good working relationship with the community members and organizations.
• a team building attitude, ability to positively work with co-workers and volunteers;
• a desire to provide non-judgmental family peer support.

At Nevada PEP, we know that families are the true experts in their children’s care! We’re excited to welcome a Family & Community Engagement Specialist — a parent or caregiver with real lived experience raising a child with disabilities or behavioral/mental health challenges. If you’ve navigated Nevada’s systems of care and want to use your journey to uplift, encourage, and inspire other families, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting parents and caregivers through peer mentoringHelping families understand resources, services, and rights
• Attending school, community, or system meetings with families
• Sharing your lived experience to improve systems and policies
• Raising awareness in the community through outreach and presentations

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Compassion, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with Nevada’s System of Care and resources for families
• Comfort with public speaking, outreach, and data entry
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel locally

Join us in increasing opportunities for home, community, and school success for individuals with disabilities, including those with behavioral healthcare needs.

The Family Support Specialist is generally responsible for providing peer support, information and resources to families. An ideal candidate for this position is a parent, or family member of a child with a disability, special healthcare needs, mental health needs, developmental delays, educational or behavioral concerns residing in Southern Nevada including Rural communities.

Other valued skills include:

• the ability to develop a good working relationship with the community members and organizations.
• a team building attitude, ability to positively work with co-workers and volunteers;
• a desire to provide non-judgmental family peer support.