Youth Mental Health Peer Specialist – HOPE

CHILDRENS SERVICE CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY IN; Honesdale (Wayne County); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Great Place to Work 2025-2026

Resumo da vaga

Children’s Service Center in Wayne County seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support young people in the HOPE program. You will use personal lived mental health experience to guide participants aged 15–25 in developing independent living skills, social abilities, and educational strategies.

Training will be provided and you’ll work as part of a recovery-oriented treatment team. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, flexibility to support various activities, and a positive

Qualificações

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• History of volunteer work and/or employment for at least one year is preferred.
• Office management responsibilities and organizational skills are needed.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting participant with daily coping skills.
• Use good judgment to assess consumer needs.
• Provide strategies to manage life challenges.
• Knowledge of mental health and social services to support participants.
• Guide participants through community resources.

Conhecimentos

Lived mental health experience

Microsoft Office

Formação

High School diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Certification

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da vaga

Children’s Service Center in Wayne County seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to support young people in the HOPE program. You will use personal lived mental health experience to guide participants aged 15–25 in developing independent living skills, social abilities, and educational strategies.

Training will be provided and you’ll work as part of a recovery-oriented treatment team. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, flexibility to support various activities, and a positive