Youth Peer Support Intern

SCO Family of Services; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services is seeking a Peer/Youth Advisor to provide peer support to young adults transitioning from foster care. You will draw on personal experiences to offer hope, coping strategies, and practical guidance in a safe, non-judgmental space.

In this role, you will document activities, participate in trainings, assist with crisis prevention, and help clients move toward independence while aligning with agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Youth Advocacy training completed or willingness to attend relevant trainings.
• Experience as a consumer of residential or other mental health services a plus.
• Ability to reflect thoughtfully on diagnosis, experiences and personal history.
• Knowledge of support techniques, advocacy, active listening, and group facilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Passagesb to Adulthood meetings
• Offer and provide peer support when needed
• Document all peer support activity in progress notes
• Assist in crisis prevention & intervention when needed
• Participate in SPR or FTC when invited
• Interpret and implement the Agency’s philosophy, policies, routines, and procedures
• Assist new clients in the transition to P2A and MIP when needed
• Assist in the supervision of clients during activities in community
• Accept responsibilities as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Director
• Attend in-service training sessions, conferences, and/or workshops
• Attend monthly All Staff meeting and other meetings as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Active listening

Advocacy

Group facilitation

Cultural sensitivity

Professional boundaries

Social media awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Youth Advocacy training

Experience as consumer of residential or mental health services

Job description

SCO Family of Services is seeking a Peer/Youth Advisor to provide peer support to young adults transitioning from foster care. You will draw on personal experiences to offer hope, coping strategies, and practical guidance in a safe, non-judgmental space.

In this role, you will document activities, participate in trainings, assist with crisis prevention, and help clients move toward independence while aligning with agency policies and procedures.