YOUTH PEER SPECIALIST
Company: Family Service League Inc.
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: September 23, 2024
Job Description:
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services
agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals,
children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at
home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60
social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations,
Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island's most
vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARYFamily Service League is seeking a per-diem Peer Specialist
to provide a set of services designed to help youth and families to
gain the necessary tools to be successful in their homes and
communities. The Peer Specialist works with caregivers or family
members, who are caring for or raising a child who is experiencing
social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use and/or
behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement and/or
community. Must be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has
self-identified as having first-hand experience with mental health
or behavioral challenges, or co-occurring disorders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Peer Specialist will provide weekly meetings with
caregivers/family members in their home and community.
- Develop skills towards goals identified that are focused
primarily on activities that involve helping the families care for
and strengthen their child's mental and physical health,
development, and well-being.
- Engage in a variety of activities to support the
caregivers/family members, including discussions, psychoeducation,
self-advocacy, empowerment, and parenting skills development.
- The Peer Specialist will document in an Electronic Health
Record and conduct regular communication.
- Develop Treatment Plan Goals.
- The Peer Specialist will provide community resources and
general support.
- Transport caregiver/family members and youth as needed.
- Work as a team with other CFTSS and Care Management staff.
- Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff
meetings.
- All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma
or equivalent required. A Youth Peer Advocate credential is
required.Must be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has
self-identified as having first-hand experience with mental health
or behavioral challenges, or co-occurring disorders. Must be able
to use a "lived experience" with a disability, mental health
condition, involvement the in juvenile justice system, special
education, substance use disorder and/or foster care system to
assist in supporting youth in their resiliency, recovery, and
wellness.Prior knowledge of mental health conditions and prior
experience working with children, preferably children with special
needs required.Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft
Office, are required.Excellent interpersonal, engagement, and
verbal and written communication skills are required.Ability to be
creative and present ideas and skills in a variety of ways is
required.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.Valid and clean New York
State Driver's License and own a reliable car that is properly
insured, registered, and maintained to drive from worksite to
worksite required. "Family Service League is committed to the
belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through
our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and
maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of
our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service
League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and
experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel
potentially qualified."
Compensation details: 22-23 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Family Service League Inc., West Haven , YOUTH PEER SPECIALIST, Other , Riverhead, Connecticut
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