Transitional Age Youth Peer Specialist

Seneca Family Of Agencies • Riverside, CA

445d • $44,138 - $49,338

About The Position

The Transitional Age Youth Peer Specialist at Seneca Family of Agencies is a full-time role focused on providing peer support and advocacy to youth and families navigating child welfare and behavioral health services. This position leverages personal experiences to engage and assist clients in achieving their care plan goals, while also participating in community awareness and leadership activities. The role is integral to the Wraparound services offered by Seneca, which aim to support families facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal, lived experience with relevant systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, special education, etc.).
• Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• At least 18 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Provide and communicate guidance, expertise, and support for youth, families, and/or any other natural supports one-on-one and in group settings.
• Demonstrate high level engagement and alignment skills to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
• Work as a collaborative advocate, helping youth, caregivers, and family members understand the mandates and perspectives of other team members while navigating through county systems.
• Use knowledge of community resources, school systems, or other mental health services to help youth and families identify and connect to a family safety network and/or natural support team in the community.
• Provide coaching and support related to safety planning/self-control plans as well as self-care plans for youth/families.
• Attend and participate in mental health awareness activities in the community.
• Participate in peer forums which may include public speaking engagements.
• Complete all training requirements as indicated by supervisor.
• Participate in weekly supervision/mentorship with the supervisor or designee.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality documentation and paperwork including but not limited to mental health notes, timesheets, expense reports, and mileage.
• Participate in on-call rotation, if applicable per program requirements.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's EQ-4 model training.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Family leave
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Loan forgiveness
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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