Working for Camelot is a unique experience where each employee is asked not only to shape the future of the children they serve, but also help shape the future of the company. We take pride in our organizational culture of allowing local programs and staff an appropriate amount of autonomy to design and deliver services that best meet their community's needs. Camelot is not a top heavy organization but instead we place our trust and confidence in local leadership with the corporate administration providing guidance, support and the necessary resources to provide high quality services.
The Peer Specialist will work in partnership with young adults turning 18 in licensed foster care settings and are eligible to participate in one of the RTI programs or service such as Extended Foster Care (EFC), Postsecondary Education Services and Supports (PESS), and Aftercare (AC). The Peer Specialist act as a point of contact, that has lived experience with foster care and participating in the Independent Living Services to provide a unique level of support to youth and young adults who are currently receiving or re-entering services by helping them to help with troubleshooting barriers in accessing IL programs, navigate and follow thru with specialized supports and services for their specific circumstances. This position will help connect community resources and personal services; to influence social media and professional networking; as well as co-facilitate Youth Empowerment council meetings and other support groups and youth advocacy activities. The Peer Specialist will also help the Youth Success Coaches, Facilitators, Specialists and Case Managers as needed and available.
Qualifications- Minimum: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Preferred: Associate or other accredited vocational degree, with a major in the field of counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related social sciences and human services field
- Independent Living Service or Foster Care experience.
We invest in you!
- Health Insurance Plan
- Dental Insurance Plan
- 401K Plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time benefits
- Tuition and CEU reimbursement
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental insurance packages including disability, life insurance, and other products
Camelot employees receive competitive salaries, performance-based pay in some positions, on-going training, CEU opportunities, as well as promotional opportunities throughout the company. Most importantly, joining Camelot provides an opportunity to be part of a team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children in a supportive and friendly work environment.
Camelot Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
All positions require screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Learn more at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate or accredited vocational degree in counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, or related field
- Lived experience in foster care
- Experience with Independent Living Services or foster care
- Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse clearance
What We Do
Camelot Community Care is a non-profit, community-based care agency dedicated to serving children and families experiencing abuse, neglect, behavioral health, and substance abuse issues. Its mission is to enable these individuals to realize their fullest potential by stopping the cycle of abuse and neglect within families and the community, providing resources and support through programs like foster care, adoption, and therapeutic services.
