Youth Support Specialist: Bucks County LIFE
3 weeks ago
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Youth Support Specialist to join our team at Access Services. As a Transition Age Youth Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting young adults as they navigate challenges in their lives.
About the Role:
The Peer Support Specialist will provide essential support and mentoring to youth and young adults, acting as a liaison between them and their families, schools, and communities. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health concerns and a personal experience of having utilized mental health supports and system services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide youth support and mentoring, acting as a professional staff liaison between youth/young adult and parent/caregiver, school and community.
- Support youth and family through phone contact, email, and direct service. Accompany youth and young adults to team meetings, school meetings, and other appointments as needed.
- Participate in county and family meetings in regard to reviews, service planning, and educational needs (IEP's, 504's, etc.).
- Collaborate with external county partners and internal agency programs to advocate in helping youth/young adults and families navigate systems that offer support to youth and young adults with diagnosed or suspected mental health concerns.
- Understand and use WRAP, person-centered planning, and transition-age youth (TAY) best practices when working with youth and young adults.
- Collaborate with external county partners and internal agency programs to provide excellent continuous service to every individual youth and young adult.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely as outlined in the Motor Vehicle Policy.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Certification: PA State Board CPS certification (preferred).
- Experience:
- Have a personal experience with mental health concerns.
- Have utilized Mental Health supports and system services.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of various disabilities, and an interest in the field of social work.
- Be able to establish trusting relationships with teens/peers.
Benefits:
- Pay: $17-$18.50/hourly.
- All employees receive the following benefits:
- Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Referral Bonuses.
- Ongoing Training.
- Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts.
- If working 20 hours or more, benefits also include:
- Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k match program.
- If working 30+ hours per week, benefits also include:
- Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances.
- 401k match, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance.
- 20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service. Paid Vacation Time. Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL).
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability.
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