What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Wraparound Youth Peer Partner position at Butler County ESC?
Employment Opportunity
Butler County Educational Service Center
March 27, 2025
POSITION: Community Wraparound Youth Peer Partner
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible
SALARY: Will be determined based upon education and experience
WORK YEAR: Part-time (part-time schedules may vary depending on caseload, no more than 15 hours per week)
DEADLINE: Until Filled
APPLY TO: Apply by clicking here.
BENEFITS: Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.
Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits
Paid sick time
Vacation time – 15 days for year-round employees
Summers off – for all school-based employees
Holiday pay or Non-Contract days
Group Life Insurance
Savings plans – American Fidelity
Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
A Youth Peer Partner is a young adult, over the age of 18 who has personal “lived experience” with one of the youth-serving government or educational systems (ex. Involvement with child welfare, developmental disability, Individual Education Plans (IEP), juvenile justice, mental health therapy, special education, and/or substance use treatment) who wants to provide guidance and support to other youth with complex challenges.
A Peer Partner will walk alongside a youth, through the Wraparound planning process both during meetings with community partners and one-on-one. Peers have expertise and understanding that professional training and education cannot replicate, by sharing their personal stories they can help normalize and guide teens in similar situations. We are looking for someone who is passionate about advocating for youth, helping them find their voice and empowering them to use it, exploring the youth’s strengths, and connecting them to opportunities in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have “lived experience” or have personally
received help from a service system (child welfare, developmental disability board, juvenile
justice, mental health/substance use treatment, special education, substance abuse, etc.).
The state of Ohio defines youth peer support as youth ages 18-26 years old.
? Desire to work with youth and families.
? Ability to operate with a non-judgmental attitude and ability to respond with empathy.
? Willingness to learn, about, and work with youth from diverse backgrounds.
? Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the child-serving systems and resources for
youth in Butler County.
? Good organizational skills and ability to work independently without direct supervision.
? Commitment to working as a team member in a team-based process.
? Ability to handle stressful situations.
? Understanding of ethics and boundaries in serving youth.
? High School Diploma, preference working on a college degree in a related field.
? Peer certification or willing to be trained as a certified peer partner.
? History of good job attendance.
? Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
? Must pass a criminal background check.
For full job description, click here.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin. The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed. (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.
