Youth Peer Support Specialist PT - DCI

The Youth Peer Support Specialist must be a young adult between the ages of 18 to 26 who is willing and able to self-identify as a person who has or is receiving mental health services as a youth and has lived experience, and is prepared to use that experience in helping other youth with a serious emotional disability (SED). This position will require flexible hours and occasional weekends, evenings, and overnight travel.

Individuals who are from diverse backgrounds and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Act as a support and resource for youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) who are receiving services in the behavioral health system. Act as a key member of the treatment team by working with youth one on one or in a group. Support youth empowerment by assisting youth in skill development in order to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. Provide skilled interventions as part of the treatment plan.
• Prepare the youth to fully participate in their own meetings and treatment planning process.
• Complete and maintain accurate, timely, required documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, coaching, and training, as scheduled.
• Must be eligible and able to be trained in MDHHS approved curriculum and on-going training model
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer, data entry and email familiarity
• Ability to manage time well and work independently
• Ability to take direction
• Access to and ability to utilize transportation in order to perform job activities
• Respect, value, and support of the family and youth voice
• Strong commitment to youth/parent/professional partnerships
• Experience working with diverse populations