Youth Peer Support - Youth IOP (KRCC - Letcher County)
About The Position
Position: Youth Peer Support - Youth IOP Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Letcher County Employment type: Regular Full-Time Credentials needed: High School/GED; complete KFLA training and core competency training. Special skills/knowledge required: 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. Primary Functions: Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience. Serve as a role model for clients. Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning. Support clients while receiving mental health services. Empower clients to be self-advocates. Help clients enhance relationships with community partners. Shift/Days & Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 am to 7 pm EEO Texting Privacy Policy and Information: Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Message frequency will vary depending on the application process. Msg & data rates may apply. OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".
Requirements
- High School/GED
- Complete KFLA training and core competency training.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Use relevant personal stories to teach through experience.
- Serve as a role model for clients.
- Encourage client voice and choice during development and implementation of treatment planning.
- Support clients while receiving mental health services.
- Empower clients to be self-advocates.
- Help clients enhance 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
