Youth Transition Peer Mentor – Wellness & Recovery Advocate

Child and Family Focus, Inc; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time with potential to full-time

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K with company match

Clearance reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Opportunity to shape youth lives

Job summary

Child and Family Focus, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with mental health challenges, helping them access resources, build wellness skills, and stay engaged in their recovery journey.

You will meet weekly in home and community settings to support independence and community integration. The role starts part-time at $17/hour with the potential to move to full-time, includes evenings, local travel, and mileage reimbursement, and requires CPS

Qualifications

• Certified as a Peer Specialist (CPS).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• Able to work at least 20 hours/week including, at minimum, 3 evenings.
• Reflect stability and recovery in personal wellness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, individual supervision.
• Engage in local travel in your own vehicle to offsite locations as required by caseload, supervision, and 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.

Skills

CPS certification

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Child and Family Focus, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with mental health challenges, helping them access resources, build wellness skills, and stay engaged in their recovery journey.

You will meet weekly in home and community settings to support independence and community integration. The role starts part-time at $17/hour with the potential to move to full-time, includes evenings, local travel, and mileage reimbursement, and requires CPS