What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childrens Youth Peer Coordinator position at Jbs Mental Health Authority?
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Oversee the successful implementation of the Youth Peer services through support and collaboration with Children’s Services Administrative staff
- Responsible with hiring, training, coordination, and management of Youth Peer staff and activities
- Develop and deliver orientation and follow-up staff training programs in keeping with the performance needs of Youth Peers.
- Represent and provide Youth Peers collaboration on committees at the local, state, and national level as requested by JBS and DMH
- Develop working relationships with stakeholders, DMH staff, and other service providers to promote peer provided and other recovery-oriented services.
- Make presentations on Youth Peer services at the local, state, and national level as requested
- Provide direct Youth Peer services to assigned youth
- Other tasks as requested by Children’s Services Director, Clinical or Assistant Clinical Director, NOVA Program Coordinator and Executive Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Diploma or GED.
Must have lived experience with a mental illness or a serious emotional disturbance as a child or adolescent.
Must obtain DMH Peer Specialist certification.
Must maintain automobile insurance as required by the agency.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
