Youth Peer Specialist

4 weeks ago


West Olive, United States Ottawa County, MI Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Youth Peer Specialist to join our team at Ottawa County, MI. As a key member of our community mental health team, you will play a vital role in promoting and sustaining youth-guided activities across the System of Care.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate with community agencies to engage adolescents and young adults in System of Care initiatives.
  2. Encourage adolescents and young adults to participate in anti-stigma campaigns and mental health services.
  3. Provide check-in calls and offers of support to adolescents and young adults referred by other SOC service providers.
  4. Participate in data collection and reporting activities.
  5. Engage in outreach efforts to reach Latino/Hispanic adolescents and young adults and encourage their participation in mental health services.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Lived experiences with mental illness.
  • Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic understanding of child development and family systems.
  • Good working knowledge of community resources supportive of youth and their families.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy and working knowledge of word-processing.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in an office/clinical environment or in the community.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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