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

The Family Peer Support Specialist plays a crucial role in providing assistance and guidance to families in need, focusing on providing peer support, information and resources to families. This position involves working closely with families to identify challenges, develop actionable plans, and connect them with appropriate resources. The ideal candidate would be a parent, or caregiver with real lived experience raising a child with disabilities or behavioral/mental health challenges residing in Southern Nevada including Rural communities.

Duties

• Offer mentoring and guidance to parents and caregivers to enhance their parenting skills.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate family needs and strengths.
• Develop individualized support plans tailored to each family’s unique circumstances.
• Facilitate access to community resources, including mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and behavioral health services.