Youth Support Specialist

Assistance Plus • Dayton, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Support Specialist (YSS) will work to ensure that well-coordinated and integrated care is delivered to youth (ages 14 – 26) served. The YSS will provide support to youth and young adults struggling with serious emotional disturbances and/or serious mental illness, including those with substance use issues. A willingness to share lived experiences in a way that fosters a supportive and healthy peer relationship. This position must be able to work flexible hours, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Because the YSS will occasionally drive to a client’s home in order to provide services, proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver’s license are required.

Requirements

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required
• Must be between the ages of 18-26 years old who is receiving or has received services and supports related to the diagnosis of a mental illness, is in recovery from that illness, and who is willing to self-identify on this basis with members receiving services.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have lived experience in mental health related challenges and be willing to openly discuss and share this information with others in a therapeutic way

Nice To Haves

• Maine Peer Connect Youth Peer Support Certification within 9 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and group peer support including education and outreach
• Networking with current programs and advocating for new opportunities for clients in community supports, programs, and activities of their choice
• Assisting clients with understanding their experience through shared common experience as peers
• Supporting youth in meeting their life, wellness and/or recovery goals
• Attending all Agency required trainings and meetings
• Understanding and following Agency and department policies and procedures
• Completing and submitting accurate and timely incident reports
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client-related information
• Participating in required and elective staff development activities in accordance with the individual staff development plan
• Consistently adhering to Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations
• Following all mandated reporting laws

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• job specific training's at no cost to you

What This Job Offers

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