Youth Peer Support Specialist

Morrison Center • Scarborough, ME

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About The Position

Morrison Center is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist This position required a compassionate and organized individual to join to our dynamic, multidisciplinary Children's Programs team in Scarborough, Maine as the Youth Peer Support Specialist . The Support Specialist is an individual who has a family member who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or developmental delay, and self-identifies on this basis with Behavioral Health Home members. Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Valid Maine Driver's License with a clean record
• High School Diploma
• Appropriate vehicle insurance
• Complete the OCFS Peer Support Curriculum
• Able to work Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• This position will require a willingness to share their own experiences to build trust and caring relationships with families.
• Demonstrate inclusion and respectful partnerships with the Behavioral Health Home Team and attend monthly clinical supervision.
• To facilitate youth and family engagement within the program, navigate educational and community service supports for children and families.
• Help locate shelter, food, and clothing to assist families with meeting basic needs.
• Present ideas, suggestions, and needs to the team in a clear and objective way, Ability to adhere to Morrison Center policies and state required documentation, and perform in a manner that sustains and enhances the Center’s positive image and reputation for service.
• Support with intake requests
• Client meet and greets
• Support to case managers who are supporting new clients through the intake process, and management of the Children’s program’s wait lists and referrals, support.
• Occasional travel required to attend State, and agency run trainings and meetings.

Benefits

• Health & Dental insurance with employer contributions
• Pay $20 an hour, based on experience.
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• 403B with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

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