Youth Peer Support Specialist

MISIDE • Detroit, MI

5d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Welcome to MiSide, a Community Impact Network dedicated to providing expert support and guidance with every side of life. One trusted full-service partner people of all ages and backgrounds can go to for help with everything from early childhood development to mental health and wellness to employment and wealth management even finding a place to call home. There’s always an upside to working together, especially when you’re working with the best to make the world a better place for everyone. Get ready to see it firsthand with MiSide.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Youth Peer Support Specialist must be a young adult between the ages of 18 to 26 who is willing and able to self-identify as a person who has or is receiving mental health services as a youth and has lived experience and is prepared to use that experience in helping other youth with a serious emotional disability (SED). This position will require flexible hours and occasional weekends, evenings, and overnight travel.
Individuals who are from diverse backgrounds and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.
MiSide is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be an individual who has had or currently has a mental health diagnosis
• Must be a resident of Wayne County
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer, data entry and email familiarity
• Ability to manage time well and work independently
• Ability to take direction
• Access to and ability to utilize transportation in order to perform job activities
• Respect, value, and support of the family and youth voice
• Strong commitment to youth/parent/professional partnerships

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a youth in complex, child serving systems (behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, special education, foster care, etc) preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Act as a support and resource for youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) who are receiving services in the behavioral health system.
• Act as a key member of the treatment team by working with youth one on one or in a group.
• Support youth empowerment by assisting youth in skill development in order to improve their overall functioning and quality of life.
• Provide skilled interventions as part of the treatment plan.
• Prepare the youth to fully participate in their own meetings and treatment planning process.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely, required documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, coaching, and training, as scheduled.
• Must be eligible and able to be trained in MDHHS approved curriculum and on-going training model

What This Job Offers

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