Peer Support Specialist

Youth Villages • Tupelo, MS

151d • $23 - $23

About The Position

Youth Villages is a non-profit organization helping youth, young people, and their families across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. As a leader in the field of youth mental and behavioral health, Youth Villages earns its status as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented non-profits as recognized by Harvard Business School, U.S. News & World Report and The White House. Our commitment to helping youth and families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. With a dedicated staff of more than 5,000 working in 29 states and the District of Columbia, the organization serves more than 40,000 youth annually, further increasing our impact through partnerships and advocacy. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Lived experience of having a child with SEO diagnosis (required).
• Must have or be eligible for MS DMH Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Certified Peer Support Specialist Professional – Parent/Caregiver (CPSSP-P) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to MYPAC families through lived experiences that provide mentoring, guidance, and non-clinical support services.
• Act as the first contact for parents and families for grievances and complaints.
• Provide parent to parent support to MYPAC families when requested.
• Provide services to youth not receiving wraparound facilitation and contact families weekly or monthly, depending on needs of family.
• Participate in parent support meetings.
• Conduct parent surveys.
• Contact referred families to explain the program and the Freedom of Choice form.
• Collect information about client using interview, case history, visual and auditory observation techniques, and appraisal and assessment methods.
• Observe client home and environment and identify safety and health hazards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• Retirement Savings Pension Plan.
• 401(k).
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Clinical Licensure Supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED