Youth Peer Support

Riverwood Center; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fourteen (14) Holidays

Twenty (20) PTO Days

Defined Benefit Pension

Outstanding Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending

Strong Work/Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Continuing Education

YMCA 360

Flexible work schedules

Full administrative support

Job summary

Riverwood Center in Benton Harbor seeks a dedicated young adult peer support professional to provide assistance and resource support for youth experiencing serious emotional disturbances. This role includes working both individually and in groups to foster self-advocacy and promote resiliency.

The ideal candidate will have lived experience in behavioral health services and strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. A valid Michigan driver's license is essential. Full benefits are offered, including various paid time off and a defined benefit pension.

Qualifications

• Young adult between the ages of 18 through 28 with lived experience in behavioral health.
• Experience in complex child systems preferred.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for youth with serious emotional disturbances.
• Works one-on-one and in group settings to promote resiliency.
• Builds relationships with youth, family, and treatment team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organization

Computer skills

Job description

At Riverwood Center we have a team of caring and committed professionals providing a wide array of personalized services to individuals with behavioral health, intellectual & developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Riverwood Center is located in beautiful Southwest Michigan with staff at seven sites across Berrien County. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and a member of Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, and the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Benefits:

· Fourteen (14) Holidays

· Twenty (20) PTO Days

· Defined Benefit Pension

· Outstanding Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short- and Long-Term Disability

· Flexible Spending

· Strong Work/Life Balance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Generous Continuing Education

· YMCA 360

· Flexible work schedules

· Full administrative support

Responsibilities:

· Provides support and resource for youth with serious emotional disturbances who are receiving services in the behavioral health system.

· They will work with individuals one on one and in a group setting.

· Assist youth to self-advocate, problem solve, and promote resiliency while working collaboratively with others involved service delivery.

· Build and foster relationships with the youth, family & others working with the youth

· Act as a key member of the treatment team.

Qualifications:

· Young adult between the ages of 18 through 28, that has lived experience as a person who is or has received behavioral health serviced.

· Experience receiving services as a youth in complex, child systems (behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, special education, foster care etc.) preferred.

· Strong communication, time management, organization, and computer skills.

· Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and insurance.

Certifications:

· Completion of MDHHS Youth Peer Support training within 6 months of hire.