Peer Support Specialist: The CHANCE Program

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, caregivers and/or families served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with individuals, caregivers, and/or families to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

Working at NYAP

Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave

Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours

And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Requirements

• Individual must have personal lived experience as a survivor of human trafficking.
• Individual cannot be on parole, probation, or have any current court sanction.
• 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete forty hours of Peer Recovery Supporter Training through the Ohio Department of Mental Health Addiction Services (OhioMHAS).
• Completed sixteen hours of online eBased Academy Coursework through OhioMHAS.
• Perform all work consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Participate in developing the service recipient treatment/service plans with the service recipient, referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
• Assist individuals/caregivers/families in activities promoting resiliency, empowerment, self-care, and wellness.
• Assist individuals/caregivers/families in developing life skills.
• Assist individuals/caregivers/families in skill building and reducing barriers to help promote and achieve wellness, recovery, and resiliency.
• Provide support and interventions to individuals, caregivers, or families in crisis.
• Model the skills that promote personal resiliency, recovery, and wellness.
• Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
• Complete all relevant training on time as state, contract, and licensing agency standards require.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with service recipients to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with service recipients to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting them in achieving their identified goals.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family
• Paid Parental leave
• CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• 401K and 401K Matching
• flexible hours
• mileage reimbursement
• phone allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees