Youth Peer Support (KRCC Perry or Letcher Counties)
About The Position
Position : Youth Peer Support Specialist (FAIR Team) Company/Location : Kentucky River Community Care/Hazard or Whitesburg, KY Employment type : Regular Full-Time Credentials needed : must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but no older than thirty-five (35); receiving or have received at least one (1) child serving agency or a state funded service that is related to youth’s emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability. Special skills/knowledge required : high school diploma or equivalent, KFLA training, demonstrate leadership and advocacy in the field of behavioral health. Primary Functions : Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience. Serve as a role model for clients. Ensure and empower clients to use their voice and choice during development and implementation of plans. Enhance client relationships with community partners. Shift/Days and Work Hours : Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Eligibility Criteria : Per 908 KAR 2:240 Section 2. Youth Peer Support Specialist must meet the eligibility criteria established by the Commonwealth of Kentucky under 908 KAR 2:240 Section 2 to serve as a Youth Peer Support Specialist. I am between the ages of 18 and 35. I have a high school diploma or GED. I have experience as a child or youth with emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use challenges as defined in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). I have received or am receiving services from at least one child-serving agency a state-funded service that is related to emotional, social, behavioral, or substance abuse disability. I have completed or am in the process of completing the Kentucky Youth Peer Support Specialist Core Competency Training. I have completed or will complete as a prerequisite the Kentucky Family Leadership Academy (KFLA) training. I am willing and able to appropriately discuss and share my experience to support other youth. I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation. I understand that providing false information may result in disqualification from certification or employment.
Requirements
- must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but no older than thirty-five (35)
- receiving or have received at least one (1) child serving agency or a state funded service that is related to youth’s emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use disability.
- high school diploma or equivalent
- KFLA training
- demonstrate leadership and advocacy in the field of behavioral health.
- Per 908 KAR 2:240 Section 2. Youth Peer Support Specialist must meet the eligibility criteria established by the Commonwealth of Kentucky under 908 KAR 2:240 Section 2 to serve as a Youth Peer Support Specialist.
- I am between the ages of 18 and 35.
- I have a high school diploma or GED.
- I have experience as a child or youth with emotional, social, behavioral, or substance use challenges as defined in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
- I have received or am receiving services from at least one child-serving agency a state-funded service that is related to emotional, social, behavioral, or substance abuse disability.
- I have completed or am in the process of completing the Kentucky Youth Peer Support Specialist Core Competency Training.
- I have completed or will complete as a prerequisite the Kentucky Family Leadership Academy (KFLA) training.
- I am willing and able to appropriately discuss and share my experience to support other youth.
- I have not been convicted of any disqualifying offenses as defined by state regulation.
- I understand that providing false information may result in disqualification from certification or employment.
Responsibilities
- Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
- Serve as a role model for clients.
- Ensure and empower clients to use their voice and choice during development and implementation of plans.
- Enhance client relationships with community partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
