Youth Peer Support Specialist Full Time!
Morrison Center•Scarborough, ME
•Onsite
About The Position
Morrison Center is seeking a Part-Time Youth Peer Support Specialist to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary Children's Programs team in Scarborough, Maine. 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. This position is 40 hours a week and requires a compassionate and organized individual.
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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Share 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Generous vacation and sick time accruals
- Paid Holidays
- Life insurance
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- 403B with employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
