What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Liaison position at BUCKEYE RANCH?
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Description
The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Peer Support Liaison to join our Care Management Entity (CME). The Peer Support Liaison is responsible for developing and maintaining a resource library of community support for caregivers served in peer support programming, developing and maintaining curriculum for peer support groups, and leading and facilitating consistent peer support group sessions focusing on maintaining a supportive community for families served in peer support programming.
Learn about The Buckeye Ranch:
For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.
What you’ll do:
- Assess caregiver needs to assess and inform peer support program resource and system of care development needs.
- Develop collaborative relationships with providers of services/resources tailored to the needs of culturally diverse clients and family members.
- Effectively facilitate peer support groups with caregivers through active engagement utilizing strength-based language in interactions.
- Adjust the type and intensity of support offered to meet the needs of the caregivers and youth through collaboration, resource development and information sharing to meet the caregiver and youth needs.
- Ensure that family members are supported through the peer support group model.
- Manage behavioral health crises through appropriate interventions.
Our benefits:
Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year)
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- 401K Employer Contribution
- Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
Qualifications
Who you are:
- You have a high school diploma, or GED.
- You have one year of experience working with youth.
- You are a certified peer supporter (can be obtained post-hire).
- You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
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Salary : $17 - $22
