What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Peer Support Specialist position at Ramey-Estep / Re-group?
Job Description
Job Description
The Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) utilizes personal lived experience to support youth in out-of-home care navigating mental health, behavioral, and substance use challenges. This role involves mentoring, advocacy, and facilitating access to resources, all while adhering to Kentucky's regulatory standards for youth peer support services.
- Share relevant personal experiences to educate and connect with youth who are in out-of-home care.
- Serve as a role model, demonstrating effective coping strategies and resilience.
- Empower clients to voice their preferences while developing and implementing their care plans.
- Attend team meetings to support clients and advocate for their needs upon request.
- Enhance clients' self-advocacy skills and confidence.
- Educate service providers about youth culture to improve service delivery.
- Assist clients in building relationships with community partners and accessing resources.
- Work collaboratively with the youth’s treatment team to meet all needs.
- Complete required documentation within required timeframes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
YPSS will have lived experience in foster care, residential, or other DCBS or DJJ settings.
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