Youth Peer Specialist, Foley

AltaPointe Health • Fairhope, AL

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About The Position

The Youth Peer Specialist works within Children's Outpatient Services, which provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families to improve and maintain stability in the community. Services may include individual, family and group therapy, medication evaluation and management, case management, in-home intervention, case consultation and summer day treatment. Treatment varies according to each participant’s symptoms and developmental level. The specialist supports recovery, social and recreational skill development, community resource use, empowerment and self-advocacy, and shares personal recovery experiences with participants and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a current or former recipient of mental health services with a DSM-5 diagnosis for at least one year before age 21.
• Ability to identify as a participant of mental health services and speak openly about personal diagnosis and treatment.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance.
• Ability to attend DMH-approved Peer Specialist training for certification.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Alabama public mental health system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to connect with youth and young adults and share skills and knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in individual meetings and treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions and expectations.
• Provide individual and group social interaction to develop social and recreational skills and help participants gain insight into mental illness.
• Promote recovery-oriented skills that support goals in the treatment plan.
• Establish linkages that support participants’ active use of community resources.
• Help participants develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocate on their behalf when needed.
• Assist staff and participants in understanding recovery and share personal experiences that support rehabilitation.
• Serve as a role model to help staff understand recovery and share experiences leading toward rehabilitation.
• Plan and conduct peer support groups focused on recovery.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Document services in a timely fashion according to AltaPointe policy, clearly and legibly, including individualized participant responses.
• Seek supervision and consultation as needed, accept suggestions for improvement, and actively enhance skills.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.
• Treat participants with care, dignity and compassion; respect privacy and confidentiality; and interact pleasantly and cooperatively with others.
• Assist participants and visitors as needed and respond sensitively, gently and calmly to participants’ and families’ needs and differences.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
• Complete assigned tasks promptly, follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and attend appropriate in-service training and workshops.

What This Job Offers

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