Youth Transition Peer Specialist - Mentorship & Wellness

Child & Family Focus, Inc.; Southampton Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Schedule

Medical and Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

Ancillary Benefits (Accident, Critical

Long Term Disability and Life Coverage

9 Paid Holidays

17 Paid Time Off days

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with company match

Mileage & Expense reimbursement

Company Issued Equipment

Clearance Reimbursement

Job summary

Child and Family Focus, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness in the community.

You will help build supports, navigate systems, and inspire hope using your lived experience. You will work at least 20 hours per week with some evenings, meeting youth at home and in the community, transporting them when needed, and documenting progress in electronic records.

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle.
• At least 20 hours/week including 3 evenings.
• Stability and competency in personal wellness and recovery.
• Reflect the culture and values of the Transition Age Youth population.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, individual supervision.
• Travel locally 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 deadlines.
• Maintain a varied work schedule, including evenings.
• Meet weekly with all assigned youth on caseload.
• Work both independently 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 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 activities leading to increased self-worth and independence.
• Model and promote skills for community integration and independent living.
• Help youth develop and maintain positive personal and social support networks.
• Encourage youth to become active community members using Trauma-Informed Care values.

Skills

Peer support

Reading & writing

Computer literacy

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Child and Family Focus, Inc. is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (ages 14-26) with serious mental illness in the community.

You will help build supports, navigate systems, and inspire hope using your lived experience. You will work at least 20 hours per week with some evenings, meeting youth at home and in the community, transporting them when needed, and documenting progress in electronic records.