Youth Peer Support Specialist

Job Summary/Objective Youth Peer Support Specialist use aspects of their own mental health recovery to provide support, empowerment, and advocacy to adolescents. They work in partnership with a treatment team to assist youth in reaching their own recovery. Essential Duties and Functions Supports and provides advocacy to adolescents involved in mental health services. Shares aspects of their own mental health recovery to support an adolescent’s journey in finding their own path. Participates in case consultation with the treatment team. Actively works with the youth to address goals on the Individualized Plan of Service. Maintains consistent communication with the adolescent. Completes all necessary documentation. Engages in recruitment activities which share information on YPSS services and referral processes. Qualifications High School diploma required Per MDHHS guidelines individual must be between the ages of 18-28 years of age. Individual must possess a history of involvement in receiving services in the mental health system and has reached a personal level of recovery in their own mental health symptoms. Must be willing to share aspects of their own mental health recovery with others. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to work within a team setting. Not excluded from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or any other federal or Michigan health care programs. Must support a trauma informed culture of safety to aid customers in their recovery process. Benefits Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account Company paid short and long term disability Employee assistance program 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service Social security alternative contributions Free YMCA membership Generous paid time off 14 paid holidays Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement Trauma Informed System of Care: A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life PCN #67 #J-18808-Ljbffr Icon Fitness