Peer Support Specialist

6 days ago

Washington, United States Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of Washington Full time
About the Role

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist - Youth to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will work closely with our Crisis Specialists to provide support and guidance to children, youth, and their caregivers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Crisis Intervention: Participate in crisis intervention and assist in the stabilization of children and youth in the community who are in crisis under the direction of the Crisis Specialist assigned to the deployment.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate respectfully and responsively with children and youth and their families, assisting them in navigating systems to connect with referral sources and constructively engage with entities serving the youth and family.
  • Peer Support: Interact with youth as a peer, sharing common positive experiences that would be beneficial to their engagement in services.
  • Case Reviews and Communication: Participate in case reviews regarding the care of the youth, communicate with youth and families regarding youth's adjustment and crisis plan, and participate in weekly individual supervision/consultation and debriefings as required.
  • Documentation and Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of clinical records in conformity with District of Columbia and federal law and regulations, and document all services in the electronic database within 24 hours of service.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalency, Peer specialist certification or a person with lived experience, experience navigating the child and family serving systems, and experience accessing community resources to address the needs of youth, particularly youth with mental health needs.
  • Skills and Competencies: Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, ability to work effectively with clients in a diverse community, and skill in the use of computer systems (preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment) and MS Office products.

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