Youth Transition Peer Mentor

Child and Family Focus Inc.; Southampton Township (PA); Ibrido; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Medical & Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with company match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Equipment

Clearance Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Child and Family Focus Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness. You will work to build supports, navigate mental health systems, and foster wellness through lived experience and hope.

You will meet weekly in home and community settings, help develop coping skills and independence, and support educational or employment goals while traveling as needed and maintaining flexible evening availability.

Competenze

• Be certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS).
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• Able to work at least 20 hours/week including, at minimum, 3 evenings.
• Exhibit stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery and use of coping skills.
• Be able to reflect the culture and understand the values of the Transition Age Youth population.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and computer literacy.

Mansioni

• Participate in weekly, individual Supervision.
• Engage in local travel in your own vehicle to offsite locations as required by caseload, supervision, and/or trainings.
• Transport youth to various community locations, as needed.
• Document session activity through electronic health records, progress notes, and program-specific paperwork by typing.
• Ensure program files are organized, and paperwork is completed within required deadlines.
• Maintain a varied work schedule, including evenings.
• Meet at least weekly with all assigned youth on an assigned caseload.
• Work both individually and in teams with colleagues.
• Effectively communicate and interact with youth, peers, and community representatives.
• Serve as a role model and coach to guide youth toward recovery through shared experiences.
• Assist youth in implementing identified coping strategies to aid with crisis support.
• Support the development of community roles and natural supports
• Assist with accessing and participating in community events and activities.
• Cultivate youth’s ability to make informed, independent choices.
• Plan and facilitate practical activities leading to increased self-worth and independence.
• Model and promote skills needed for community integration and independent living.
• Assist youth to develop and maintain positive personal and social support networks.
• Support youth in becoming active community members. Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Conoscenze

Reading & Writing

Computer literacy

CPS Certification

Formazione

Peer Specialist certification (CPS)

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Child and Family Focus Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness. You will work to build supports, navigate mental health systems, and foster wellness through lived experience and hope.

You will meet weekly in home and community settings, help develop coping skills and independence, and support educational or employment goals while traveling as needed and maintaining flexible evening availability.