Youth Support Partner

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA seeks a Youth Support Partner to engage adolescents in Wraparound processes, gather insights on strengths and needs, and prepare them for multidisciplinary team meetings. You will help youth connect with community supports and learn to express their own voices.

Ideal candidates have lived experience in adolescent behavioral health, a commitment to recovery, and eligibility for Virginia certifications; a valid driving record is required for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience navigating adolescent behavioral health system within past 10 years; recovery experience beneficial.
• Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist certification preferred; in good standing.
• Complete VA DBHDS approved certification course within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth in the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) process.
• Gather information from youth about strengths and challenges.
• Prepare youth for team meetings and connect them with natural and community supports.
• Help youth express their voice and share their experiences.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Youth Support Partner.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

The Youth Support Partner (YSP) is a member of the Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) team. The ideal person for this position will have lived experience (within the past 10 years) of navigating the adolescent behavioral health system, is outgoing, energetic and has the skills to connect with children and adolescents through their own life experiences while maintaining appropriate boundaries. The Youth Support Partner is responsible for engaging youth in the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) process, gathering information from the youth about their strengths and challenges, preparing them for team meetings and helping them connect with other youth and with natural and community supports. The Youth Support Partner supports youth in finding and expressing their voice and sharing their experiences.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for this position is $38,563.20 to $40,705.60. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Lived experience (within the past 10 years) of navigating the adolescent behavioral health system. At least one year of recovery and lived experience with mental illness or substance use disorder conditions; Awareness of the importance of recovery and living with a mental illness or substance use disorder conditions; Experience working directly with people in a service-oriented field is beneficial. Understanding of community resources and the recovery-oriented systems of care model is preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications: Certification as a Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist with certification in good standing preferred. Completion of the approved certification course through VA DBHDS within one year of employment is required.
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and partners, both verbally and in writing. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for portions of the workday, move throughout office or community settings, and operate a computer and standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require lifting or transporting materials or supplies up to 25 pounds. This role may require participation in trauma-informed physical practices, such as standing, positioning, and de-escalation techniques, when such activities are essential to the position. These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why work at BRBH?

• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.