Peer Support Specialist - MYPAC - Hattiesburg, MS

• Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2025-2026 Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

• Peer Support Specialist - Position Overview
• The responsibility of the Peer Support Specialist is to serve as a representative of, and advocate for, youth and their families with behavioral health treatment needs who are youth of the MYPAC, PMHC, and Day Treatment.
• The Peer support specialist is also responsible for supporting families' emotional well being with empathy and personal experiences of overcoming challenges to help families have hope.
• The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining communication among families, the community, Child Protective Services and clinic staff.
• He/She will also provide information to assist and support educational and training initiatives for family members.

• Job Responsibilities
• Advocates, represents, supports and assists youth and their families.
• Assists in creating and sustaining a family-driven approach.
• Provides families with information, advocacy skills and related activities.
• Provides psycho-education group sessions for families as needed.
• Assists families in crisis with appropriate referrals and supports. Links families to information and resources on behavioral health systems.
• Assists families in resolving complaints and concerns about Canopy Children's Solutions system of care.