Youth Peer Support Specialist

6 days ago

Louisville KY United States Seven Counties Services Full time
Job Description:

Transition Age Youth Launching Realized Dreams

Under routine supervision, assists in implementing assigned client’s treatment/recovery plan through provision of adjunctive case management services, education, and peer support services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan. Provides psycho-education with focus on illness management and peer support. Implements and coordinates recovery plans for individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services. Serves as role model for clients by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies. Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services. Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress. Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients. Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients. Participates in required trainings to maintain certification.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of state-certified peer support specialist training.
Youth Peer Support Specialist Certification Required
Per Kentucky regulation 908 KAR 2:240 to practice as a Youth Peer Support Specialist “the individual will need to be between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age. Once the individual has reached the age of 35, will no longer be able to function as a Youth Peer Support Specialist”, and will need to seek another position within the agency.

EXPERIENCE

Over six and up to twelve months of experience.
Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of SCS programs and services, policy, and procedure.
Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to ten pounds.
Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
Eighteen years of age or older.

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Time Type:

Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Health & Wellness
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability - Company Paid

Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
Retirement and Financial Planning Services

Career Development and Growth
Tuition Assistance Plans
Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance
Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

At Seven Counties Services, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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