What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Youth Peer Specialist-Part time 1st Shift (FEP) position at WellStone?
WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.
Nova provides treatment for individuals ages 15-25 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Youth Peer Specialists will be expected to work with the Nova team to address the critical domains of functioning for youth / young adults, to include working, learning, living, belonging and healing through a strengths-based individualized team process that facilitates progress and strengthens resiliency. This position is part-time, 1st shift, 20 hours a week position (Tuesdays 8am-12pm with every 3rd Tuesday 3pm-7pm; Wednesdays & Thursdays 8am-5pm).
What We're Looking For :
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Training and experience leading to acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must become certified as a Certified Peer Specialist by completing Department of Mental Health (DMH) approved training(s).
- Must understand and endorse a recovery-oriented approach to providing services.
- Must have personal lived experience with a mental illness diagnosis and psychosis and be willing to share your journey of learning the importance of mental health recovery, stabilization, and treatment adherence.
What You'll Be Doing :
We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.
