Family & Youth Peer Support Specialist-Radcliff

Title: Family & Youth Peer Support Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION The Family & Youth Peer Support Specialist uses their personal experiences to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with clients, acting as a mentor. The Family & Youth Peer Support Specialist acts as a role model.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assist with client arrival and departure  Assist with client transportation  Coordinate with treatment team for client care  Assist clients with connecting to community organizations, resources, and any other supports needed to promote growth  Provide a model and mentorship for clients  Assist clients in identifying personal interests, goals, strengths, and areas for growth  Provide education to clients for every phase of their journey  Develop and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies  Promote client self-advocacy

REQUIREMENTS:  Family & Youth Peer Support Certification-REQUIRED  Current CPR and First Aid Certification  Understanding of the fundamentals of behavior health and community resources  Strong interpersonal and engagement skills  Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines to protect client confidentiality  Strong computer skills  Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: (will possess at time of employment or will be expected to learn upon employment)

Knowledge of the dynamics of behavioral health disorders (BHD) and their impact upon persons served; the social factors involved in (BHD); the up-to-date principles/techniques (evidence based/best practices) of services and their application to individuals possessing (BHD); the community resources available to persons with (BHD), to include crisis response, person centered planning, psycho-educational interventions and cognitive and behavioral therapy; knowledge of acceptable billing and service record documentation; approaches to and skills involved in effective clinical supervision. Skill In providing effective clinical and administrative supervision of clinical staff; the application of Person Centered Planning, evidence based/best practices, and organizational policy/procedure; skill in the delivery of services using accepted treatment modalities, to include monitoring, linking, assessing, and coordinating; skill in establishing/maintaining effective relationships with persons served and/or their family members; and, skill in accurately documenting services provided and billed. Ability to work within a team and lead a team; to demonstrate the application of evidence based/best practices models, interventions, and referral techniques of services.

Job Type: Full-time

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Work Location: In person