Outpatient Youth Recovery Mentor

AltaPointe Health Systems; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems in Ashland, AL seeks a dedicated youth support mentor to build trusting relationships and coach youth in age-appropriate behaviors. You will guide youth in problem-solving and conflict resolution, provide support during services, and participate in team discussions to align on goals and expectations.

You will connect youth with community supports, encourage self-advocacy, and be a safe, respectful resource for participants and families, fostering recovery-oriented

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of youth/young adult competencies and recovery-oriented approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships.
• Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors.
• Supports, coaches and trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services.
• Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations.
• Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness.
• Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan.
• Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs.
• Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed.
• Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments.
• Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems in Ashland, AL seeks a dedicated youth support mentor to build trusting relationships and coach youth in age-appropriate behaviors. You will guide youth in problem-solving and conflict resolution, provide support during services, and participate in team discussions to align on goals and expectations.

You will connect youth with community supports, encourage self-advocacy, and be a safe, respectful resource for participants and families, fostering recovery-oriented