What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Youth Peer Support Specialist position at Atropos Mental Health?
Youth Support Services exist under the umbrella of Peer Services. Youth Support Services assist and support members age 12 to 17 in understanding their role in accessing services, becoming informed consumers of services and self-advocacy. Youth Support may include, but is not limited to, mentoring, advocating, and educating through youth support activities individually or in groups . Youth Support Services are provided in a context that is youth-centered, family-focused, youth-guided, strengths- based, team-based, community-based, outcome-based, culturally sensitive and responsive to each youth’s psychosocial, developmental and treatment care needs. Youth support is intended for youth who have the capacity and ability to understand their diagnosis, needs, strengths, behaviors and symptoms to be an active participant in making decisions for their individualized care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Youth Peer Support Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20