Intensive Home Based Therapeutic Care - Young Adult Peer Mentor
About The Position
The Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care program provides services for youth with emotional challenges and/or multistressed families. The scope of services includes flexible individualized treatment, rehabilitation, supervision, and support that vary in intensity, depending on youth and family needs. The services are delivered by a core team of staff using a Wraparound Philosophy support which helps family, support members, and service providers work together to support the family or child. In addition, all services are delivered using a Trauma Informed Care approach. The Young Adult Peer Mentors use their lived experience to support young adults with setting and implementing goals in education, employment, housing, relationships, life skills and social needs. Mentors also help peers in identifying strengths and interests to assist in monitoring interventions and personal recovery goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Experience living with and recovering from mental health challenges, substance misuse, and or traumatic life challenges, required
- At least 1 year of experience working with youth and or young adults, required.
- Valid Drivers License, acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle, required.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the development of valued community roles including group memberships, employment, or volunteer experiences.
- Support the development and maintenance of key skills including stress management, relapse prevention, self-determination, self-advocacy, decision making, and goal planning using recovery tools.
- Assist peers in the development of a health and wellness plans including relapse prevention, planning, and understanding the symptoms of mental illness.
Benefits
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
