Youth Support Partner - Peer Mentor for Change

Human Services Administration Organization; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

PTO 18 days

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Human Services Administration Organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a Youth Support Partner to assist youth in the Joint Planning Team. The role leverages lived experience to guide youth toward healthy decisions, connect with resources, and develop personal goal plans.

You will prepare for meetings, support sessions, and help youth complete action steps within their individualized plans. As a JPT YSP, you will learn new skills and earn a credential while growing as a professional in the social

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience.
• Personal life experience utilizing behavioral/mental health services preferred.
• Ability to self-disclose regarding system experience is encouraged.

Aufgaben

• Maintain monthly contact with 15-25 youth.
• Establish respectful relationships with youth and family.
• Attend regular Team Planning Meetings.
• Gather information from youth to complete program documents.
• Write and submit case notes on time.
• Participate in Professional Development Plans.
• Support youth to increase healthy relationships with natural supports.
• Identify and link youth to community resources.
• Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Youth engagement

Time management

Boundary setting

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Learning adaptability

Basic reading/writing

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college credits preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Human Services Administration Organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a Youth Support Partner to assist youth in the Joint Planning Team. The role leverages lived experience to guide youth toward healthy decisions, connect with resources, and develop personal goal plans.

You will prepare for meetings, support sessions, and help youth complete action steps within their individualized plans. As a JPT YSP, you will learn new skills and earn a credential while growing as a professional in the social