What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Peer Support Specialist PART-TIME (25-43) position at Network 180?
Position : Youth Peer Support Specialist
Req.# : 25-43
FTE : Part-time, Non-Exempt
Unit : UAW
Department/Location : Care Management Adult Mental Health
Wage range : $17.24 - $22.86. Offer rate commensurate with experience.
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
The Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) will act as a support and resource for youth and young adults (YYA) receiving services in the behavioral health system. The YPSS will act as a key member of the treatment team by working with YYA one-on-one or in a group, supporting them in achieving goals through shared activities and interventions. This position will support youth empowerment by assisting YYA in developing skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life while working collaboratively with other service team members involved in delivering the youth’s care .
This position is part-time, 20 hours a week, 8:00am to 5:00pm. There are some evening requirements. The schedule is flexible and dependent on the family’s schedule.
Network180 has made the safety of our employees a priority. We provide Personal Protection Equipment to our employees and thorough safety and cleaning protocols are in place. Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ages 18-28 years old
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Willing and able to self-identify as a person who has or is receiving mental health services, currently in stable recovery, and is prepared to use that experience in helping others
- Certification as Youth Peer Support Specialist preferred OR obtain certification in first year of employment
- Knowledge about mental illness and behavioral health issues, treatment and crisis planning
- Knowledge of public and private child-serving organizations
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use
- Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and data entry skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent problem-solving skills Work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience receiving services as a youth in complex, child-serving systems – Community Mental Health, substance abuse treatment, juvenile justice, special education, foster care, Children’s Protective Services, etc.
- Experience leading and/or coordinating services for youth
- Knowledge about substance use disorders and recovery
- Familiar with community and mental health resources for YYA in Kent County Familiar with community and mental health resources for adults in Kent County
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
For a detailed job description and responsibilities please see pdf document attached to this posting. Applications are accepted until position has been filled. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or jobs@network180.org .
We are committed to attracting a diverse and talented work force to meet the needs of our diverse community. Network180 offers an attractive benefit package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $17 - $23
