Youth Peer Support & Crisis Mentoring Specialist

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign on Bonus $3500

Retention Bonus $875

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to provide peer mentoring, counseling, advocacy, and support to youth served by the Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) program during crises.

The role emphasizes engaging youth, advocating for needs, and guiding transition to additional community resources. The specialist will work with MRSS crisis clinicians, perform risk assessment support, and document services from intake through

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approach for youth in crisis is preferred.
• Experience with crisis-related mentoring or counseling is a plus.
• Able to document services accurately and timely.

Responsabilités

• Provide peer mentoring and counseling to youth in MRSS.
• Document mentoring services from intake to discharge.
• Coordinate with MRSS crisis clinician to support youth goals.
• Travel to client locations as needed.

Connaissances

Reliability

Customer Service

Written and Verbal Communication

Collaboration and Teamwork

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Outils

Valid driver's license

Description du poste

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. is seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist to provide peer mentoring, counseling, advocacy, and support to youth served by the Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) program during crises.

The role emphasizes engaging youth, advocating for needs, and guiding transition to additional community resources. The specialist will work with MRSS crisis clinicians, perform risk assessment support, and document services from intake through