Youth Support Partner

Community Behavioral Health.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The HFW Youth Support Partner (YSP) is a young adult who was personally involved in a child-serving system as a youth, allowing them to have a unique understanding of the youth they serve. The YSP assists assigned youth in identifying, prioritizing and working towards goals. The YSP attends monthly interagency HFW Planning Meetings with assigned youth, encouraging them to speak up about their own strengths, culture and needs. The YSP will ensure youth and their team members understand one another and come to agreements whenever possible. As the youth works towards their goals the YSP helps them to address any barriers that arise and keeps the team updated on progress.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid PA Driver’s License
HFW Youth Support Partner credential within 12 months of hire
Valid Clearances including Criminal Background, Child Abuse and FBI must be received prior to start date
Individual lived (personal) experience being involved in a child-serving system (DHS, JJS, mental health, etc.) as a youth
Knowledge of various community resources youth/families in Philadelphia can access
Ability to develop, manage and maintain relationships with others
Ability to engage others through continued collaboration
Strong communication skills
Excellent documentation skills
Able to organize and manage time independently
Ability to identify strengths and culture of each youth and share with their team
Ability to work in the evening or on the weekend as needed to meet the needs of the youth
Can accommodate frequent travel within Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, and occasional out of state travel
Knowledge of community and natural supports which provide adolescents and families with opportunities to succeed

Nice To Haves

A basic understanding of the child welfare and mental health systems in Philadelphia is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain regular contact, and attend monthly planning meetings for a caseload of up to 25 youth
Attend all mandatory county and state trainings
Adhere to the 10 Principles of High-Fidelity Wraparound
Follow the 4 phases of High-Fidelity Wraparound and all activities associated with each phase
Ensure that the Principles and steps of the High-Fidelity Wraparound process are delivered with the highest possible fidelity
Assist youth in identifying and utilizing their natural supports
Identify and link youth to community resources
Ensure youth understand and agree with their individualized Wraparound Plans and Discovery documents
Monitor completion of youth’s action steps and assist them in addressing barriers
Attend at least 3 hours of group or individual coaching/supervision per week
Other non-essential duties as specified by the immediate supervisor