Youth Transition Peer Specialist – Wellness Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

401K plan with match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Child and Family Focus, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (14-26) with mental health challenges. You will develop supports, navigate systems, and empower youth to reach personal goals using lived experience.

You will meet weekly in home and community settings, travel in your own vehicle, and assist with education, employment opportunities, and daily living skills, including evenings and varied hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Peer Specialist (CPS)

Reading & Writing

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Child and Family Focus, Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist to advocate and mentor Transition Age Youth (14-26) with mental health challenges. You will develop supports, navigate systems, and empower youth to reach personal goals using lived experience.

You will meet weekly in home and community settings, travel in your own vehicle, and assist with education, employment opportunities, and daily living skills, including evenings and varied hours.