Family Peer Support Specialist

Families United Network, Kingston, PA

Family Peer Support Specialist in Kingston, PA, full-time at 40 hours per week with competitive starting pay. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. The role is community-based with travel in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; candidates must obtain PA State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances, which the agency pays for.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

Families United Network is hiring a Family Peer Support Specialist to provide encouragement, advocacy, guidance, and practical support to parents and caregivers of children with mental or behavioral health needs. The position is community-based, with travel primarily in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties and possible occasional out-of-state travel. The schedule may include non-traditional hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Requirements

• Lived experience raising a child with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis
• Willingness to use personal experience to support other parents and caregivers
• Strong communication, listening, relationship-building, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain PA State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with employee premiums fully paid
• HRA with employer contribution covering $4,500 of the $5,000 deductible
• 401(k) Match
• PTO up to 17 days per year
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Birthday Time Off
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Plan

Job details

Location

Kingston, PA

Pay

$16 to $18 per hour

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Healthcare and Social Services

Posted

Aug 11, 2026

Drug test

Not stated