Peer Support Partner

Youth Villages•Salem, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org The Part-Time Peer Support Partner carries a caseload of approximately 10 families and works as part of a collaborative team to support families who are enrolled in the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program. This position is part-time and fluctuates between 10 to 29 hours per week. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Lived experience as a behavioral health services consumer
Must have or be eligible for Peer Support Specialist credentialing
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Possess a current, valid driver’s license
An automobile for work purposes
Proof of auto insurance

Responsibilities

Carries caseload of approximately 10 families
Works as part of a collaborative team to support families who are enrolled in the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program
Meets with each family within one week of intake into the program to identify areas where support will be necessary during the youth’s treatment
Provides phone and email support throughout the week
Schedules and meets with youth/family at least once per week at a convenient location in the community
Structures sessions based on youth’s needs and identified goals (including but not limited to: leveraging strengths, normalizing help-seeking behavior, de-stigmatizing mental health challenges, increasing the youth’s capacity for self-advocacy and self-efficacy, and increasing supports across all life domains)
Maintains high communication with teammates and consults with the clinical team when there are clinical needs or high-risk safety concerns and assists in providing unified support to the family
Discharges youth once program outcomes have been achieved
Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Performs other duties as assigned